Russia News Blast

May 11, 2018

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

TODAY: Russia remains committed to Iran nuclear deal, working with Turkey and Germany, slams US withdrawal as cover-up for protectionism; sanctions force Deripaska to hand back private planes; Israel says Russia will not interfere with its Syria a...
May 10, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 10, 2018

TODAY: Troops and weapons out for Victory Day, Putin swipes at West in speech; Kremlin wants summit with US over Iran nuclear deal decision; Poland goes after Nord Stream 2; Vekselberg firm questioned over alleged payment to Trump lawyer; Senate c...
May 9, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 9, 2018

TODAY: Putin, praising outgoing cabinet, signs Medvedev into office; $125bn price tag on new domestic policy goals; violence from Cossacks at protests raises questions about further social role; St. Petersburg protester sentenced; US to withdraw f...
May 8, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 8, 2018

TODAY: Putin attends fourth inauguration, pledges his life to Russia; Medvedev to remain PM; union claims journalists specifically targeted at weekend protests; Russia and China’s energy friendship; NATO says Russia using Syria involvement as a ba...
May 7, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 7, 2018

TODAY: Activists protest ahead of Putin inauguration, over 1,000 detained, beaten by police and Cossacks; allies urging US to stay in Iran deal for fear of deepening Russia ties; Rosneft China deal falls through, Qatar to step in; Pentagon announc...
May 4, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 4, 2018

TODAY: Roskomnadzor blocks 50 VPNs to get at Telegram, Viber may also be targeted; activists detained and fined for waving non-Russian flags on Labour Day; Exxon Mobil ignoring sanctions for deal with Rosneft; Russia reaffirms OPEC pledge; troll f...
May 3, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 3, 2018

TODAY: Military spending falls for first time in 20 years; Putin to re-appoint Kudrin to mend ties with West? Olympic Committee President not to run again; Ukraine will expand sanctions to match those of US; US extends divestment period for sancti...
May 2, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 2, 2018

TODAY: Millions join May Day celebrations across Russia, mental health activists arrested; human rights groups call for unblocking of Telegram; US defends Rural sanctions move as bid to get Deripaska to cede control; Rosatom’s floating nuclear bar...
May 1, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 1, 2018

TODAY: Thousands gather in Moscow to support Telegram, HRW denounces Kremlin attack on internet freedom; students protest FIFA at Moscow State Uni; sanctions-hit Rusal employees panic, co-owner seeking shareholder strategies; Norilsk Nickel turns ...
April 30, 2018

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – April 30, 2018

TODAY: First voyage for floating nuclear plant; Putin ready to mediate North and South Korea dialogue; Deripaska to reduce En+ stake; Surgutneftegas Russia’s richest company; Putin wants more accurate maps; Roskomnadzor making headway on Telegram ...