August 23, 2016 By Citizen M

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Aug 23, 2016

TODAY: Iran says Russia no longer using its airbase to bomb Syria, US says it is not so sure; Russia and US cooperation stalled on Syria, US working with Finland on Russia defence; WADA and DNC hacks both linked to Russian group; Ukraine investigating high-level Russian officials; Bashneft privatisation may not happen until mid-2017; protesters harassed on their way to Moscow; Russia comes fourth overall with Rio gold medals.