TODAY IN RUSSIA: US threatens Germany with sanctions over Nord Stream support.  Novatek seeking Arctic gas storage in Japan. US Senate wants reversal of decision to relax Deripaska sanctions. Moscow city Duma voting system inaccurate. Estonia tries to save Narva. Putin’s judo buddy wins tender for anti-corruption training. National Guard lawsuit against Alexei Navalny thrown out. Investigative Committee blames CAR journalist deaths on their employer. Disturbing new reports of Chechnya LGBTQ persecution.