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Archives: October 2015
Remembering the Nations the Soviets Deported in Whole or in Part
Staunton, October 30 – Today, many people in the Russian Federation will pause to remember the victims of political repressions in the USSR, in particular the members of the 14 peoples who were deported en masse and the 48 other nations who were deported or otherwise repressed only in part, a list that even more […]
Russia Update: Activists Commemorate Political Prisoners’ Day; Police Intercept Marchers
This time of year Russians have several days of activities to mark the mass murder of civilians in the Soviet era. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. The previous issue is here. Recent Translations: –The Non-Hybrid War […]
Ukraine Live Day 620: Two Dead, Five Wounded After Last Nights Ammunition Dump Explosion
Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual […]
Putin in Syria: At Least 40 Reported Dead After Missiles Strike Market In Douma
LIVE UPDATES: At least 40 people are reported to have been killed after surface-to-surface missiles struck a market place in the Damascus suburb of Ghouta today. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Russian Conflict Bloggers and Military Expert Confirm Russian Radio Communications Vehicle, Troops in Syria 2015-10-30 16:06:17 […]
Putin in Syria: Russia Shifting Attention To Southern Front
LIVE UPDATES: Russian jets have struck targets in the southern Daraa province for the second time this week, with reports of coordination with the Lebanese military and Hezbollah ahead of a Syrian regime offensive in the area. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Rocket And Air Strikes On […]
Russia Update: Director of Ukrainian Literature Library in Moscow Arrested on ‘Extremism’ Charges
Natalya Sharina, director of the Library of Ukrainian Literature in Moscow has been arrested on charges of “extremism” related to materials found in the library’s collection during a search. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. The previous […]
Ukraine Live Day 619: 3 Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded, 1 Killed Over Last 24 Hours
Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual […]
Russia Update: Turkey to Sue Russia’s Gazprom Amid Growing Deterioration of Relations
Turkey announced that it was suing Russia’s state gas monopoly Gazprom, in the latest deterioration of relations between Moscow and Ankara following Russia’s air strikes in Syria and Russia’s encroachment on Turkish air space Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign […]
Interpreter Podcast: Syria, Russia, Israel, and the End of ‘Pax Americana’
After the failures of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the struggles of American policy following the Arab Spring uprisings, what is the role the United States should play in the world? Are we really in ‘Cold War 2.0’? Can we work with Russia on Afghanistan? On Syria? And what role do non-politician politicians, so called “outsiders,” […]