February 5, 2015 By Citizen M

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Feb 5, 2015

5543-10-Elektrichka-Andrei-Makhonin-_-VedomostiTODAY: Military spending increasing despite recession; NATO plans to boost presence in eastern Europe; analysts consider likelihood that sanctions will impact Russia’s Ukraine policy. Forbes bows to court on Sechin earnings publication; Putin orders restoration of train services amid public pressure;  Khordokovsky calls for March 1 opposition rally; Memorial lawyer attacked.