September 1, 2017 By Citizen M

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Sept 1, 2017

TODAY: US orders closure of 1 Russian consulate and 2 trade missions, drawing accusations of a hot diplomatic war; Putin, ahead of BRICS summit, says prepared to collaborate internationally to reduce power of reserve currencies; controversial film director’s studio attacked; new RUSADA head chosen; Peskov plays down reports of Oreshkin’s popularity; Putin spoke to Stone about MH17 crash.