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Maria Butina, the convicted Russian spy who tried to infiltrate the NRA, was targeted in the latest round of US sanctions
Butina is one of 328 members of Russia's State Duma who were sanctioned for supporting Russia's mon…
Jake Epstein,C. Ryan Barber
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A convicted Russian agent who was recently freed from US prison says her new seat in Russia's parliament is 'not a reward'
Butina, who tried to infiltrate prominent GOP circles, pleaded guilty in 2018 to conspiracy and adm…
John Haltiwanger,Sonam Sheth
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Patrick Byrne, the pro-Trump former Overstock CEO admits funneling cash to his ex-lover Maria Butina, the glamorous spy expected to be elected to Russia's parliament
Maria Butina, a spy jailed and deported by the US, is standing for the Russia's parliament. Insider…
Alia Shoaib
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Accused Russian agent Maria Butina pleaded guilty to engaging in a conspiracy against the US
Butina was indicted in July on two counts related to conspiracy and acting as an agent of the Russi…
Sonam Sheth
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Maria Butina allegedly viewed trading sex for favors as a 'necessary aspect of her activities' in the US
Those steps, according to the document, included applying for a visa that would allow her to travel…
Sonam Sheth
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Alleged Russian agent Maria Butina reportedly pleads guilty to one charge of conspiring to act as a foreign agent
The case against Butina is being prosecuted by the US Attorney's Office in Washington and the Natio…
David Choi,Reuters
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'I destroyed my own life': Russian agent Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy
"My parents discovered my arrest on the morning news they watch in their rural house in a Siberian …
Sonam Sheth
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Pro-Russia congressman thinks the indictment of Maria Butina is part of a 'deep state' plot against Trump
The affidavit lists another individual, "US Person 2," described as a US citizen who was included i…
Sonam Sheth
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Democrats are demanding White House records on Trump's national security adviser and his ties to suspected Russian spy Maria Butina
In a Monday letter to Kelly, which was provided to Business Insider, Democratic Reps. Elijah Cummin…
Allan Smith
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Grand jury indicts Maria Butina, a Russian national with deep ties to the NRA, for conspiracy and acting as a Russian agent
According to an affidavit submitted with the DOJ's criminal complaint against Butina, she worked at…
Sonam Sheth
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Accused Russian spy Maria Butina's Instagram revealed what her life was like as she allegedly laid the groundwork to conduct high-level espionage
The affidavit alleges that from 2013 to 2015, she worked with her boss, Russian Central Bank deputy…
Grace Panetta
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Indicted Russian national Maria Butina once reportedly tried to quiz a left-leaning civil rights group about its cyber vulnerabilities
"Nakasone, and the heads of the other three-letter agencies, are doing what they can in their own l…
Sonam Sheth
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Accused Russian spy Marina Butina wants 14 more days to square her account with US investigators
Butina, who swiftly gained traction and some notoriety within conservative circles as a gun-rights …
Christian Edwards,Christian E…
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The Russian culture ministry is blaming a pirated version of the Barbie movie for weakening nationwide values
A Russian politician is criticizing the "Barbie" movie for not promoting "traditional Russian value…
Sebastian Cahill
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White House swipes at Tara Reade after Biden accuser moves to Russia: 'Won't attempt to speak for an aspiring Russian citizen'
Tara Reade, whose accusation Biden has strongly denied, told a Russian-state news outlet that she f…
Brent D. Griffiths
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Tara Reade, who accused Joe Biden of sexual assault, is seeking refuge in Russia and singing Moscow's praises
Joined by convicted spy Maria Butina, Reade said she moved for her safety and described investigati…
Matthew Loh
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What Viktor Bout reportedly said to Brittney Griner the moment they were exchanged in a prisoner swap
Viktor Bout, the convicted arms dealer the US swapped with Russia, revealed details of his encounte…
Alia Shoaib
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Former Overstock CEO who attended 'unhinged' White House meeting with Sidney Powell testified to the Jan. 6 committee for nearly 8 hours, report says
The panel wanted to ask Patrick Byrne about a meeting he had with Trump's inner circle on Dec. 18, …
Joshua Zitser
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Russia sentences Paul Whelan, US Marine veteran accused of espionage, to 16 years in prison
Whelan was arrested in Moscow in late December 2018 and accused of being on a "spy mission." He had…
Alexandra Ma
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Decoding the 'Z' the mysterious Russian military symbol that's been co-opted by Russia's nationalist movement
The "Z" symbol has been painted on tanks, worn on shirts, and become synonymous with nationalistic …