Russia News Blast

March 18, 2016

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Mar 18, 2016

TODAY: Putin applauds own military intervention in Syria which, he says, paved the way for peace process, says troops could be remobilised in a matter of hours; NGO head attacked in Chechnya has own self to blame; VTB bank could hit zero profits a...
March 17, 2016

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Mar 17, 2016

TODAY: Reserve Fund heading towards depletion; half of Russian air forces withdrawn from Syria; Lavrov and Kerry to boost US-Russia cooperation; Crimea will never be returned; Kadyrov’s Chechen leadership to continue; Putin calls for attenti...
March 16, 2016

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Mar 16, 2016

TODAY: Analysts converge in belief that Russia’s pullout from Syria has improved its position; pressure now on Assad; Kremlin youth organization hopes to label Navalny NGO foreign agent; Deputy Culture minister detained on suspected embezzle...
March 15, 2016

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Mar 15, 2016

TODAY: Russia catches West unawares with surprise withdrawal from Syria; aims have been achieved, says Putin; analysts agree; ruble rebounds on news; Russia-Iran energy talks yield possible agreement on production freeze; Sberbank profits shoot up...
March 14, 2016

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Mar 14, 2016

TODAY: Investigative Committee launches investigation into opposition activist; new evidence from Lesin autopsy introduces possibility of foul play; Moscow sees ‘provocations’ in meldonium ban; London embassy says Russia has no interes...
March 11, 2016

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Mar 11, 2016

TODAY: Putin and rights ombudsman ask Interior Ministry to investigate journalist attack in Ingushetia, CPJ says part of larger problem; Kasyanov says Kremlin increasing pressure on opposition due to recession and in lead-up to elections; Prosecut...
March 10, 2016

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Mar 10, 2016

TODAY: Ukrainian pilot Savchenko gives striking final statement to court, on fifth day of hunger strike; journalists attacked attempting to enter Chechnya; US to boost military presence in Europe; Sharapova was warned about banned drug, says repor...
March 9, 2016

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Mar 9, 2016

TODAY: Sponsors drop Sharapova; Sports Minister warns to expect more meldonium cases emerging, says 3-4 years needed to re-establish anti-doping, Russian weightlifter banned from Rio Olympics; EU parliament wants personal actions against Putin ove...
March 8, 2016

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Mar 8, 2016

TODAY: Maria Sharapova tests positive for banned substance; Serbian President defends Russian involvement in Syria, praises friendship; survey suggests Russian Muslims are not swayed by Syria campaign; Kasyanov on bid to enter opposition politics;...
March 7, 2016

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Mar 7, 2016

TODAY: Yavlinsky says he will be next President; Putin’s approval ratings analysed and carefully monitored; Russians approve of Syria campaign, as explained by state television; Putin in Syria peace conference with EU leaders; ruble gains against ...