Russia Update: March in Memory of Slain Opposition Leader Boris Nemtsov

February 27, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: The march to commemorate slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov has started in Moscow. 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 –Kashin Explains His ‘Letter to Leaders’ […]

A Baker’s Dozen of Neglected Russian Stories – No. 24

February 26, 2016

A Baker’s Dozen of Neglected Russian Stories – No. 24 2016-02-29 18:43:10 Staunton, VA, February 26, 2016 — The flood of news stories from a country as large, diverse and strange as the Russian Federation often appears to be is far too large for anyone to keep up with. But there needs to be a way […]

Will A Ceasefire Go Into Effect Tomorrow Across Syria?

Live Updates: The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Ahead Of Tonight’s Ceasefire, Russian And Regime Aircraft Pound Syrian Rebels Across Country 2016-02-26 17:33:48 With the partial ceasefire deal brokered by the United States and Russia due to come into effect at 22:00 GMT, the Russian and Syrian regime […]

Day 739: Ukrainian Soldier Killed But Kiev Reports Significant Drop in Number Of Attacks

Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual updates click on the timestamps. For the latest summary of evidence surrounding the shooting down of flight MH17 see our separate article: […]

Day 738: Azov Activists Block Inter Channel HQ As Station Accused Of Supporting Kremlin

Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual updates click on the timestamps. For the latest summary of evidence surrounding the shooting down of flight MH17 see our separate article: […]

Russian Ex- Corrections Head Arrested for $1.8 Million in Kickbacks

LIVE UPDATES: Russian Finance Minister Siluanov says there isn’t enough money left in the budget to support the anti-crisis plan, and proposes reducing it. 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: […]