Russia News Blast

November 19, 2015

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 19, 2015

TODAY: Lavrov says international front against terror is a priority, but West must abandon calls for Assad to step down; Duma deputies working on bill to protect Russia’s legal sovereignty; banking heads defend economy; Moscow extends Ukraine rest...
November 18, 2015

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 18, 2015

TODAY: Russia coordinating Syria attacks with France, gave US advance notice of latest strikes; Egypt pledges cooperation against terrorism. Foreign Ministry cites UN charter stating new defence aims; Obama wants Russia to shift focus away from As...
November 17, 2015

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 17, 2015

TODAY: Putin sees more agreement among leaders over terrorism; Cameron optimistic after Putin meeting, Russia and US progress less marked; draft Duma statement blames the West for power of Islamic State; lawyer sues Reuters and HRW over allegation...
November 16, 2015

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 16, 2015

TODAY: Putin sends condolences to France in wake of terror attacks, Kremlin leaders push for cooperation with West against terrorism, world leaders push for Russia to end conflict in Syria; Putin and Obama meet on sidelines of G20; Tusk notes Russ...
November 13, 2015

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 13, 2015

TODAY: Rights group Memorial may be prosecuted over coup allegations; Kremlin claims it was accidental, but leaked torpedo details are likely to be just boasting, says analyst; parliament in favour of banning more flight routes; Bank of Russia war...
November 12, 2015

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 12, 2015

TODAY: Putin calls for investigation into doping allegations; Medvedev dismisses suggestions of new war, Putin denies new arms race as state television releases footage of new nuclear torpedo system; Internet reacts to details of Putin’s younger d...
November 11, 2015

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 11, 2015

TODAY: Putin says Russia developing weapons to counter NATO shield; Reuters outs Putin’s daughter and Kremlin’s second generation of influence; Memorial accused of seeking a coup; Pavlensky demands terror charge; Twitter could be forced to store u...
November 10, 2015

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 10, 2015

TODAY: Sputnik and Kiselyov still blaming the West, Medvedev says bomb a real possibility behind Egypt crash, flights will not be resumed in near future; Russia and Iran move closer on missile deal; artist sets fire to FSB building; WADA calls for...
November 9, 2015

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 9, 2015

TODAY: US official says Russia endangers world order; plane crash committee is 90% sure crash was caused by a bomb; Transaero faces latest blow in bankruptcy battle; Charlie Hebdo provokes Russia; Orthodox Church to have its own internet; foot imp...
November 6, 2015

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 6, 2015

TODAY: Putin and Medvedev stand by position that Egypt crash cause remains unknown; increase in allegations that Islamic State bombed the plane in retaliation for Syria strikes; airline regulator suspends flying certificates for 737s, may restrict...