June 8, 2016 By Citizen M

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 8, 2016

TODAY: Russia slams NATO exercises, continues to build army base along border with Ukraine, Defence Ministry says NATO warships have no chance in the Black Sea; ban on foreign produce spurs Russia to boost agriculture; no pipeline closures to Turkey, says Putin; Putin praises press freedom as RBC loses execs and journalist beaten following investigative report; Kara-Murza wants more human rights sanctions against Russian officials; EU sanctions likely to be extended before June.