Russia News Blast

July 21, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – July 21, 2020

Today in Russia: New governor appointed in Khabarovsk; Fugitive Wirecard executive reportedly in Russia with military intel protection; Kadyrov blacklisted by US; Gulag historian delivers closing statement as he faces 15 years in prison; Mayor for...
July 20, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – July 20, 2020

Today in Russia: "The Kremlin is shocked" as Khabarovsk continues mass protests; Real wages fall the most since 1998; Russian Ambassador in UK rejects claims of hacking virus research; Russia trying to beat the West in vaccine race; Russian elite ...
July 17, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – July 17, 2020

Today in Russia: Russia trying to steal vaccine secrets; Russian economy won't fully recover until 2024; UK "Russia Report" to be published; Armenia and Azerbaijan puts Russia in tough spot; Unprecedented surveillance during pandemic; Norilsk mayo...
July 16, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – July 16, 2020

Today in Russia: Hundreds protest against Putin in Moscow; US ramps up Nord Stream 2 sanctions threats; OPEC meeting; US intel sharing helped Russia track down Chechen dissidents; Moscow businessman is Chechen elite's banker; US cyber attacks sinc...
July 14, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – July 14, 2020

Today in Russia: Russia delays $360 billion spending plan; 14-day quarantine for international arrivals to be lifted; More arrests of journalists supporting Safronov in protest; Tens of thousands protest in Khabarovsk in support of their arrested ...
July 10, 2020

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

Today in Russia: Moscow will no longer require masks outdoors from July 13; Arrested Khabarovsk governor Furgal has outpouring of support in what is a complicated power struggle - the backstory; A timeline of post-referendum crackdown; Denmark and...
July 9, 2020

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

Today in Russia: Russia to US: "Mind your own business" on media freedom; Journalist and Pussy Riot member arrested; Lithuania bans Russia Today; Spotify to launch in Russia next week; Russia looks to build another pipeline to China; Khabarovsk go...
July 8, 2020

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

Today in Russia: COVID-19 deaths surpass 10,000; Gulag historian faces jailtime; On Ivan Safronov, ex-journalist now accused of espionage; Medvedev "awaits his toga;" Norilsk Nickel to challenge the $2 billion figure for its diesel spill; Russia t...
July 7, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – July 7, 2020

Today in Russia: "The most fraudulent vote in Russia" lets Putin stay until 2036; Government demands $2 billion from Norilsk Nickel for spill; RFE/RL reporter found guilty of "justifying terrorism" but no jail time; Charges against former Kommersa...
June 30, 2020

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 30, 2020

Today in Russia: Russia and US among countries excluded from EU; Trump dismisses Russia bounty allegations; More heat records set in Siberia; Russia "reinforces foothold" in Libya; Turkey loses trust in Russia, shifts to US; US may purchase Turkey...