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October 24, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 24, 2012

TODAY: Ukraine filed a missing person report for Leonid Razvozzhayev; Duma expands legal definition of treason; E.U. court orders compensation for ex-Yukos security chief; analysis of Rosneft’s acquisition of TNK-BP, Vekselberg now richest man in ...
October 22, 2012

President of Zambia Must Halt Civil Rights Abuses

The Coalition for the Defence of Democratic Rights (CDDR) of Zambia has called upon President Michael Sata to put a stop to the harassment, violence, and persecution of opposition political figures. In recent months, the Zambian authorities have ...
October 22, 2012

QOTD

“BP is doing a deeply unfashionable thing by sticking with Russia at this juncture. But the smartest investors would probably say that the big rewards come from investing when the world is shouting at you to take the money and run.”
October 22, 2012

QOTD

“BP is doing a deeply unfashionable thing by sticking with Russia at this juncture. But the smartest investors would probably say that the big rewards come from investing when the world is shouting at you to take the money and run.”
October 20, 2012

Obama, Romney, and Russia Ahead of Monday’s Debate

On Monday President Barack Obama and his contender Mitt Romney will have an interesting foreign policy debate where we will get to see who can do a better job not answering questions, but undoubtedly, Russia is likely to feature in at least a few ...
October 20, 2012

Obama, Romney, and Russia Ahead of Monday’s Debate

On Monday President Barack Obama and his contender Mitt Romney will have an interesting foreign policy debate where we will get to see who can do a better job not answering questions, but undoubtedly, Russia is likely to feature in at least a few ...
October 19, 2012

Apple Blasphemy?

Russia’s Orthodox believers, perhaps goaded by the Pussy Riot scandal into a heightened sensitivity to all things potentially blasphemous, have apparently found a new target in the Apple logo (CNet has the story).  Although supposedly inspir...
October 19, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 19, 2012

TODAY: Coordination Council voting begins this weekend; Kirov governor investigated; Udaltsov aide arrested; Rosneft makes offer for BP’s stake in TNK-BP; Putin is against headscarves in schools; Medvedev orders review of Kyoto involvement; Magnit...
October 19, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 19, 2012

TODAY: Coordination Council voting begins this weekend; Kirov governor investigated; Udaltsov aide arrested; Rosneft makes offer for BP’s stake in TNK-BP; Putin is against headscarves in schools; Medvedev orders review of Kyoto involvement; Magnit...
October 18, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 18, 2012

TODAY: AAR reportedly agrees to sell its stake to TNK-BP, Rosneft could buy BP stake also, reports remain unconfirmed; Dvorkovich says Rosneft does not yet have government approval; Putin speaks out against weapons chides; Udaltsov placed under ho...