Russia

October 25, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 25, 2012

TODAY: Rights groups outraged at Razvozzhayev’s account of psychological torture, Duma deputy to seek his asylum in Europe; Kudrin think tank says Russians now believe in possibility of revolution; migrants offended by brochure; Rosneft deal shows...
October 22, 2012

QOTD

“BP is doing a deeply unfashionable thing by sticking with Russia at this juncture. But the smartest investors would probably say that the big rewards come from investing when the world is shouting at you to take the money and run.”
October 22, 2012

QOTD

“BP is doing a deeply unfashionable thing by sticking with Russia at this juncture. But the smartest investors would probably say that the big rewards come from investing when the world is shouting at you to take the money and run.”
October 20, 2012

Obama, Romney, and Russia Ahead of Monday’s Debate

On Monday President Barack Obama and his contender Mitt Romney will have an interesting foreign policy debate where we will get to see who can do a better job not answering questions, but undoubtedly, Russia is likely to feature in at least a few ...
October 20, 2012

Obama, Romney, and Russia Ahead of Monday’s Debate

On Monday President Barack Obama and his contender Mitt Romney will have an interesting foreign policy debate where we will get to see who can do a better job not answering questions, but undoubtedly, Russia is likely to feature in at least a few ...
October 19, 2012

Apple Blasphemy?

Russia’s Orthodox believers, perhaps goaded by the Pussy Riot scandal into a heightened sensitivity to all things potentially blasphemous, have apparently found a new target in the Apple logo (CNet has the story).  Although supposedly inspir...
October 19, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 19, 2012

TODAY: Coordination Council voting begins this weekend; Kirov governor investigated; Udaltsov aide arrested; Rosneft makes offer for BP’s stake in TNK-BP; Putin is against headscarves in schools; Medvedev orders review of Kyoto involvement; Magnit...
October 19, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 19, 2012

TODAY: Coordination Council voting begins this weekend; Kirov governor investigated; Udaltsov aide arrested; Rosneft makes offer for BP’s stake in TNK-BP; Putin is against headscarves in schools; Medvedev orders review of Kyoto involvement; Magnit...
October 18, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 18, 2012

TODAY: AAR reportedly agrees to sell its stake to TNK-BP, Rosneft could buy BP stake also, reports remain unconfirmed; Dvorkovich says Rosneft does not yet have government approval; Putin speaks out against weapons chides; Udaltsov placed under ho...
October 18, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 18, 2012

TODAY: AAR reportedly agrees to sell its stake to TNK-BP, Rosneft could buy BP stake also, reports remain unconfirmed; Dvorkovich says Rosneft does not yet have government approval; Putin speaks out against weapons chides; Udaltsov placed under ho...