Russia 'gave agents licence to kill' enemies of the state:
The Russian secret service authorised the "elimination" of individuals living overseas who were judged to be enemies of the state and ordered the creation of special units to conduct such operations, according to a document passed to The Daily Telegraph. Ref. Source 3
A New Arms Race Looms between Russia and US
Dmitry Rogozin, Russia's ambassador to NATO, wanted to push his American negotiating partner into a corner. "If space aliens were to completely disarm Iran," he asked, "would Washington continue with its plans to build a missile defense system in Poland?" Ref. Source 7
Putin Signs Law Regulating NGOs:
President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed into law a new measure that requires nongovernmental groups receiving funding from abroad and engaging in political activity to register as foreign agents with the Justice Ministry. Ref. Source 7