RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Feb 21, 2019
TODAY IN RUSSIA: Putin’s state of the union address focuses heavily on domestic development. Demographic deficit, business climate and brittle relations with the US among subjects approached. Poll finds majority of Russians believe it is impossible to do business in Russia whilst playing by the rules. Moscow will point its weapons at Western targets, asserts Putin. Jehovah’s Witnesses speak of torture in police custody. Smog in Sibai causes outcry.