Yukos

June 25, 2013

More Nails in Yukos Coffin

It is interesting to watch Rosneft’s fortunes rise as those of Yukos are in freefall. Rosneft’s landmark $60 billion deal with China this week marks a history of cooperation between the two, as it was Chinese banks that loaned Rosneft the $25 bill...
June 25, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 25, 2013

TODAY: Nabiullina, Ulyukayev, and Belousov shuffle indicates shift towards interventionist economics; legal expert summoned for questioning over Yukos report; Nevzlin sentenced in absentia; Bolotnaya trial begins; Snowden diplomatic row continues,...
June 25, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – June 25, 2013

TODAY: Nabiullina, Ulyukayev, and Belousov shuffle indicates shift towards interventionist economics; legal expert summoned for questioning over Yukos report; Nevzlin sentenced in absentia; Bolotnaya trial begins; Snowden diplomatic row continues,...
January 17, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Jan 17, 2013

TODAY: Medvedev wants 5% yearly growth, ministers suggest it isn’t possible; Maria Alyokhina loses appeal; Pussy Riot priest loses post; Ryabykh detained in fraud case; Konovalov’s opposition to NGO law; court overstated Khodorkovsky laundering fi...
January 17, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Jan 17, 2013

TODAY: Medvedev wants 5% yearly growth, ministers suggest it isn’t possible; Maria Alyokhina loses appeal; Pussy Riot priest loses post; Ryabykh detained in fraud case; Konovalov’s opposition to NGO law; court overstated Khodorkovsky laundering fi...
December 28, 2012

Sticky Stagnation: Russia’s Economy in 2013

The following is an English translation of an article by economist Oleg Biklemishev published in Novaya Gazeta which outlines some of the main economic challenges Russia is facing headed into 2013. Sticky Stagnation 2012 The system is not ready fo...
December 28, 2012

Sticky Stagnation: Russia’s Economy in 2013

The following is an English translation of an article by economist Oleg Biklemishev published in Novaya Gazeta which outlines some of the main economic challenges Russia is facing headed into 2013. Sticky Stagnation 2012 The system is not ready fo...
October 24, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 24, 2012

TODAY: Ukraine filed a missing person report for Leonid Razvozzhayev; Duma expands legal definition of treason; E.U. court orders compensation for ex-Yukos security chief; analysis of Rosneft’s acquisition of TNK-BP, Vekselberg now richest man in ...
October 24, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 24, 2012

TODAY: Ukraine filed a missing person report for Leonid Razvozzhayev; Duma expands legal definition of treason; E.U. court orders compensation for ex-Yukos security chief; analysis of Rosneft’s acquisition of TNK-BP, Vekselberg now richest man in ...
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...