Vladimir Putin

September 7, 2012

Highlights from Putin’s RT Interview

We have compiled some highlights from Vladimir Putin’s interview with Russia Today, which was broadcast yesterday.  This is Putin’s first interview since his inauguration, and as such, covers some of the hottest Russian news topics fro...
September 6, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Sept 6, 2012

TODAY: Gazprom hits back at European Commission as share price falls; Putin gives interview, flies with cranes; Rosneft begins construction of Far East petrochemicals plant; beverage company investigated on Berezovsky links; Iran to take control o...
September 6, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Sept 6, 2012

TODAY: Gazprom hits back at European Commission as share price falls; Putin gives interview, flies with cranes; Rosneft begins construction of Far East petrochemicals plant; beverage company investigated on Berezovsky links; Iran to take control o...
August 29, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 29, 2012

TODAY: Solidarity report alleges Putin’s life of luxury drives his grip on power; church and state partnership is rooted in history; Osipova’s sentence is double that requested by prosecutors; human rights council criticises Pussy Riot verdict; re...
August 28, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 28, 2012

TODAY: Taisiya Osipova jailed for eight years; Navalny’s family’s factory is raided; Chirikova, dogged by opposition, continues her bid to run for Khimki Mayor; Pussy Riot lawyer appeals conviction; Gudkov trades accusations with United Russia; un...
August 23, 2012

RA’s Daily News Blast – August 23, 2012

TODAY: Lawmakers want to strip Central Bank powers; Putin’s high-ranking dismissals; new Krasnodar floods; Khimki suspect arrested in Spain; WTO accession pros and cons; Osipova case will receive new evidence; ConocoPhilips sells stake in joint ve...
August 23, 2012

RA’s Daily News Blast – August 23, 2012

TODAY: Lawmakers want to strip Central Bank powers; Putin’s high-ranking dismissals; new Krasnodar floods; Khimki suspect arrested in Spain; WTO accession pros and cons; Osipova case will receive new evidence; ConocoPhilips sells stake in joint ve...
August 22, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 22, 2012

TODAY: Russia enters WTO; on verge of securing oil deal with Syria, Russia promises the former will not use chemical weapons; Putin pumps diesel industry, Gazprom’s exports plummet?  Think-tank says Kremlin is grooming Politburo 2.0; Pussy Riot to...
August 14, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 14, 2012

TODAY: Internet blacklist to remain secret; public see Orthodox Church’s political influence increasing; Pussy Riot artist must pay fine; opposition to hold online vote to find a leader; activists seek asylum in Ukraine; Rosneft responsible for mo...
August 2, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 2, 2012

TODAY: Pussy Riot’s call for extra time on charges rejected, British politicians add their support to the cause; Putin to watch judo, discuss Syria with Cameron in London; President sees flaws in NATO Afghanistan withdrawal plans; deputies p...