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Mike Eckel

Mike Eckel is a senior correspondent reporting on political and economic developments in Russia, Ukraine, and around the former Soviet Union, as well as news involving cybercrime and espionage. He's reported on the ground on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the wars in Chechnya and Georgia, and the 2004 Beslan hostage crisis, as well as the annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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September 11, 2015
Evidence Suggests Key Russian Brigade In Crimea Seizure Deploying To Syria

Evidence is mounting that Russia is deploying some of its most capable combat forces to Syria, including a brigade involved in the stealth operation to seize Ukraine’s Crimea territory last year.
September 09, 2015
Clinton Wants To Be Tougher On Russia

Hillary Clinton, the former U.S. secretary of state who is now a leading contender to be the next president, has called for a stronger response to Russia's actions in Ukraine and Syria, saying Moscow's objectives were "to stymie, to confront, and to undermine American power whenever and wherever."
September 02, 2015
U.S. Sanctions Russian Arms Firms

The United States has levied new sanctions against a host of major Russian, Chinese and other companies, accusing them of violating embargoes on transferring weapons of mass destruction technologies to Iran, North Korea and Syria.
September 02, 2015
New Russian Internet Data Law Raises Questions About Privacy And Compliance

A new Russian law requiring companies to store users' personal data on Russian territory has sparked concerns about privacy and free speech. But will major companies comply, and can the law be enforced?
September 02, 2015
White House Proposes To Expand Access To Arctic

The White House proposed a faster timetable for buying a new heavy icebreaker as the Obama administration puts new focus on access to the U.S. Arctic and its resources.
August 29, 2015
NASA: Paying Russia To Ferry Astronauts Unwise

NASA’s top official is pleading with Congress for more money, saying paying Russia to shuttle U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station is a misguided investment that would be better spent in the United States.
August 26, 2015
Report With Tally Of 'Russian War Casualties' Causes Stir

A Russian-language website has caused a stir with a report asserting that more than 2,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
August 13, 2015
Captured ‘Russian Soldier’ Appeals To Putin

Ukraine has released a video purporting to show a Russian army officer who was detained last month in eastern Ukraine appealing to President Vladimir Putin to secure his release.

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