January 13, 2016 By Citizen M

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Jan 13, 2016

TODAY: Kremlin to slash budget for second year running; half of Russians believe economy has not yet hit its worst point; US says sanctions not intended to push Russia over the edge; Putin hits back at Obama ‘regional power’ comment; Navalny court case against Chaika refused again; Russia nationalises Crimea bank; Tatar activist files complaint with ECHR.