July 31, 2017 By Citizen M

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – July 31, 2017

170731101439-07-russia-navy-day-0730-exlarge-169TODAY: Kremlin to expel almost 2/3 of US diplomatic staff in Russia in response to renewed sanctions; US deems it ‘regrettable’; Russian stocks slump; Rogozin fuming over thwarted Moldova visit; upcoming Kyrgyzstan elections prey to Russian to influence? RT reporter killed in Syria; Putin passes VPN ban.