December 20, 2017 By Citizen M

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Dec 20, 2017

6c4942d702024dfdb9deb00ff72b22dfTODAY: CEC will spend $302 million on March’s election campaign; despite apparent invincibility among voters, concerns loom over Putin’s failure to appeal to youths; officials avoiding seasonal gifts after Ulyukayev bribery scandal; RT launches in France; authorities seeking access to citizen’s bank details; Tatneft continues to operate in Crimea despite sanctions; Novak in the spotlight; Memorial head Arseny Roginsky remembered.