Russia

March 19, 2014

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – March 19, 2014

TODAY: Putin approves Crimea annexation, makes emotional speech to standing ovations; U.S., Japan, France, U.K. respond; Lavrov calls sanctions ‘unacceptable’, Surkov mocks them; Pamfilova given human rights post; Central Bank scrambles to prop up...
March 19, 2014

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – March 19, 2014

TODAY: Putin approves Crimea annexation, makes emotional speech to standing ovations; U.S., Japan, France, U.K. respond; Lavrov calls sanctions ‘unacceptable’, Surkov mocks them; Pamfilova given human rights post; Central Bank scrambles to prop up...
March 18, 2014

Putin’s Third Stage

Today Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech advising lawmakers to approve the annexation of Crimea following Sunday’s referendum. The speech included extended and detailed commentary on history, Putin’s perceived hypocris...
March 18, 2014

Soundbite of the Day

“The problem with these Ukrainians is that they don’t know how to steal properly. They want the whole 100% for themselves and leave nothing for us,” said 62-year-old Vasily, a Simferopol resident. “Putin is corrupt of cours...
March 18, 2014

Soundbite of the Day

“The problem with these Ukrainians is that they don’t know how to steal properly. They want the whole 100% for themselves and leave nothing for us,” said 62-year-old Vasily, a Simferopol resident. “Putin is corrupt of cours...
March 18, 2014

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – March 18, 2014

TODAY: Putin decree recognises independence of Crimea; Europe, U.S. and Japan impose mild sanctions; Rosneft to take stake in Camfin; Deputy Economy Minister talks crisis; Central Bank withdraws three Moscow licenses; Greenpeace takes Russia to EC...
March 18, 2014

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – March 18, 2014

TODAY: Putin decree recognises independence of Crimea; Europe, U.S. and Japan impose mild sanctions; Rosneft to take stake in Camfin; Deputy Economy Minister talks crisis; Central Bank withdraws three Moscow licenses; Greenpeace takes Russia to EC...
March 17, 2014

Putin’s War Driven by Domestic Motives

Is this a new Cold War? Is this a rational decision on behalf of Putin to reinforce Russia's security? Or is it more a matter of domestic political survival as the driving motivation behind the seizure of Crimea?
March 17, 2014

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – March 17, 2014

TODAY: Over 95% of Crimeans vote to join Russia; West condemns illegal vote, draws up sanctions; Russia vetoes U.N. Security Resolution on referendum; China stays neutral; Paralympics end; Kiselyov vaguely threatens U.S.; RWE to sell subsidiary to...
March 17, 2014

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – March 17, 2014

TODAY: Over 95% of Crimeans vote to join Russia; West condemns illegal vote, draws up sanctions; Russia vetoes U.N. Security Resolution on referendum; China stays neutral; Paralympics end; Kiselyov vaguely threatens U.S.; RWE to sell subsidiary to...