September 3, 2009 By Citizen M

RA’s Daily Russian News Blast – September 3, 2009

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TODAY: Russia looks for greater role in Afghan war; Ingush president pleads for vigilance.  Opposition ousted from Moscow race; Rushydro bans reporter; piracy expert flees; war on drinking.

Ingush President Yunus-Bek Yevkurov has warned that a new wave of suicide bombings could be imminent, and has urged citizens to help in the fight against terrorism.  The President warned that ‘several suicide terrorists have arrived in the republic’ in a televised address.  Lev Ponomaryov, from For Human Rights, has told journalists that Russia is using illegal ‘death squads in the Caucasus.  Tensions are flaring over Sergei Bagapsh’s threat to destroy Georgian ships entering Abkazian waters, with Tsibili responding that the waters belong to Georgia and any attack upon them would be considered the responsibility of Russia.  Georgia has denied entry to two Russian journalists.  Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin has announced that he is stepping down as acting leader; leaving the pro-Western opposition parties to elect a chosen candidate as head of state.