Russia News Blast

June 12, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 12, 2020

Today in Russia: COVID-189 cases keep climbing but country emerges from lockdown anyway; $145 million in "prizes" to entice voters on July 1 referendum; Putin says "absolute majority" support his referendum keeping him in power; Norilsk mayor char...
June 10, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 10, 2020

Today in Russia: 8,404 new cases today as Russia plows ahead with reopening plans; Rogozin hurt by jokes after SpaceX success; EU again accuses Russia and China of COVID-19 misinformation; Lavrov fighting "harsh new Iranian sanctions"; Alcohol pro...
June 9, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 9, 2020

Today in Russia: Moscow opens up; Crimea to open July 1 to tourists; Pandemic brings challenge to attempts to raise birth rate; BBC "edits" article about Putin's daughter; Arkhangelsk says no to Moscow's trash; Sberbank expects 4.2-4.5 percent con...
June 8, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 8, 2020

Today in Russia: Moscow announces rapid opening up; Zakharova given highest diplomatic rank; OPEC+ deal success; Some trips abroad allowed; Russia and China should be viewed as "one alliance" in Arctic; Russia and Lebanon's gas fields; US stepping...
June 5, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 5, 2020

Today in Russia: Climate change a major factor in Norilsk spill; Czechs expel Russian diplomats over poison hoax; Energy Minister sees "shortage" of oil next month; RVK director detained; China thanks Russia for its views on Hong Kong; Nearly a th...
June 4, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 4, 2020

Today in Russia: Russia to begin testing COVID-19 vaccine with paid participants; Europe nears tipping point with Russia while Russia continues to deny Bundestag hack; Norilsk environmental disaster continues, was "avoidable"; Russia sends more fi...
June 3, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 3, 2020

Today in Russia: How Russian TV is covering US protests; Oil prides slide over fears of OPEC+ deal collapse; Moscow Exchange to extend trading hours to midnight; Norilsk fuel spill leads to declaration of emergency; Trump wants nuclear pact with R...
June 2, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 2, 2020

Today in Russia: Only "coronavirus immune" troops to march at Victory Day parade; Russian officials furious at accusations of involvement in USA protests; Kadyrov condemns police violence in USA; UK and Canada not keen on seeing Russia at G7; US S...
June 1, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 1, 2020

Today in Russia: Constitutional amendment set for July 1; Claims of Russian involvement in US protests "dirty manipulation"; SpaceX historic launch could cost Russia, Musk taunts Russia; Vedomosti new owner will not remove controversial editor; Tr...
May 29, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 29, 2020

Today in Russia: Moscow death count doubled amid scrutiny; Satellite and social media images seem to confirm Russian airpower sent to Libya; Vedomosti sale complete; 20 more arrested protesting arrest of journalist; Russia trying to keep up in vac...