Russia demands large tech companies set up local offices by 2022
The government wants more control over Apple, Meta, TikTok and others.
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US intelligence report on the 2020 election dismisses claims of fraud, hacking
ODNI says Russia and Iran, but not China, sought to influence the election.
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Russia demands Google stop advertising 'illegal' protests on YouTube
It will treat Google as a 'hostile influence' if the company doesn't stop.
Putin signs Russian internet isolation bill into law
The move will tighten government control over information.
Russia tested a hypersonic missile it claims will beat all defenses
Whether or not it can live up to the boasts is another matter.
Twitter bans fake Putin account that the real Putin followed
It says Russian officials tipped it off to the deceptive account.
Democrats to release 3,000 Russia-bought Facebook ads
It's a shrewd move, but it promises more transparency.
Putin wants to police social media ahead of Russian election
The Russian president has already implemented controls on foreign media.
Putin says the country that perfects AI will be 'ruler of the world'
And Elon Musk is convinced it could start World War III.
How hateful alt-right trolls hijacked your timeline
Trump’s belligerent troll-bots are really great, really really great, the greatest.
Trump talked to Putin about creating a 'Cyber Security unit' (updated)
Did he realize who he was talking to?
Russia is targeting US military personnel with online propaganda
The Kremlin is not only spying on, but trying to influence American servicemembers.
Report: Russia hacked election systems in 39 US states
President Obama issued a "red phone" warning to the Kremlin.
Trump is prepared to start a nuclear arms race
The president-elect is reversing 40 years of nuclear disarmament via Twitter.
Obama administration says Putin orchestrated US election hacks
Russian president Vladimir Putin attempted to sway the election in Donald Trump's favor, the White House says.
Putin congratulates Trump with a telegram
The Russian leader likes his old-school communication methods.
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Russia is ditching Microsoft because it's an easy target
Anything to make the US seem like a boogeyman.
