August 5, 2015 By Citizen M

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Aug 4, 2015

Ukraine's former PM Azarov attends a news conference in MoscowTODAY: IMF warns sanctions will take 9% off Russia’s GDP; ruble tumbles again; exiled Ukrainian politicians form committee to save Ukraine in Russia; Sweden expels Russian diplomat; Lavrov meets Hamas leader; Orthodox Church in rare defeat.