March 16, 2016 By Citizen M

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

prankers-vovan-lexusTODAY: 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 embezzlement; Putin says people like repressive measures, sometimes; pension system reform on the cards; the pranksters who take on presidents deny role of Kremlin stooge.