Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed US President-elect Donald Trump is willing to mend ties, but key US lawmakers are striking a defiant chord against Trump’s open admiration for Putin and calling for caution, if not tough action. – Defense News
When it comes to relations with Vladimir Putin’s Russia, Mikhail Khodorkovsky has blunt advice for Europe: Wake up — and stop playing nice. – Politico EU
Moscow will deploy S-400 surface-to-air missiles and nuclear-capable Iskander systems in the exclave of Kaliningrad in retaliation for NATO deployments, a senior pro-Kremlin lawmaker was quoted as saying on Monday. - Reuters
The Russian military has deployed state-of-the art anti-shipping missiles in the nation's westernmost Baltic region, the Interfax news agency reported Monday, a move that comes amid spiraling tensions in Russia-West ties. – Associated Press