Russia News Blast

December 27, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 27, 2018

TODAY IN RUSSIA: Putin praises new hypersonic missile at test launch. Duma hints at constitutional change. Deputy proposes compiling a “Browder list”. Blog editor given 6 years for extortion. FBK releases new report against Senator’s tax return. S...
December 21, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 21, 2018

TODAY IN RUSSIA: Putin’s Q&A covers Brexit and nuclear war, plus endorsement of private military contractors. Ofcom may revoke RT license after new ruling, Russia responds in kind with BBC. Aluminium prices plummet after Deripaska sanctions li...
December 20, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 20, 2018

TODAY IN RUSSIA: Sanctions lifted from Rusal and En+, added for Prigozhin. Hacked communications hint at nuclear warheads in Crimea. Russia keeps disputed missile under wraps. Ruling finds Perepilichnyy died of natural causes. Putin holds annual n...
December 19, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 19, 2018

TODAY IN RUSSIA: Putin says US threat to leave IMF Treaty only gives Russia further free reign, proposes new members and measures. Kremlin dismisses latest US reports of election meddling. Duma moves to jail those who encourage teens to protest. B...
December 18, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 18, 2018

TODAY IN RUSSIA: Online interference in 2016 US election much wider than originally thought. Duma drafts plans for Russia-only internet. Notorious Moscow prison to close. Zolotov fudges his paperwork. Yakutsk’s permafrost is melting. Russia beefs ...
December 17, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 17, 2018

TODAY IN RUSSIA: Putin considers influencing rap music. 7 arrested outside FSB HQ. Hospital set on fire immediately after corruption exposé. Central Bank raises interest rates. Lavrov blames Butina plea on torture. WEF lifts oligarch ban. New head...
December 14, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 14, 2018

TODAY IN RUSSIA: 55% blame Putin for Russia’s problems. Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy. Chelyabinsk locals boycott Rossiya-1. EU extends existing Russia sanctions. Smolensk hospital swaps bandages for adhesive tape. 
December 13, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 13, 2018

TODAY: Putin defends Ponomaryov jailing by referencing gilets jaunes, praises public opinion; school officials regulating students’ appearances; new Bill seeks to target “disrespectful” online material; Russia considering more permanent deployment...
December 12, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 12, 2018

TODAY: Mourners, including Putin, attend funeral of Lyudmila Alexeyeva. Putin unveils Solzhenitsyn statue. HRW says “gay propaganda” law destroying youth. Half of Russian women say they are at risk of domestic violence. National Guard chief sues N...
December 11, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 11, 2018

TODAY: US angry after Russian bombers sent to Venezuela, continues to slam Nord Stream 2. EU sanctions 9 individuals over Ukraine elections, Poroshenko cancels friendship with Russia. US delaying Rusal sanctions. VTB and Norilsk discuss growth pla...