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 âLetter to Leadersâ […]
Archives: February 2016
A Baker’s Dozen of Neglected Russian Stories – No. 24
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 […]
The Daily Vertical: The Road Not Taken
The Daily Vertical is an RFE/RL video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. Viewers can suggest topics via Twitter @PowerVertical or on the Power Vertical Facebook page. A transcript of today’s Daily Vertical can be found here.
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: […]
Chechen Officer Suspected of Organizing Nemtsov’s Murder Issues Statement
LIVE UPDATES: Ruslan Geremeyev, deputy head of Sever Battalion, said to be the organizer of the assassination of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, has issued a statement to the court. 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 […]
Emil Pain on Why Many Post-Soviet Jewish Emigres from Russia Back Putin’s ‘Russian World’
Emil Pain on Why Many Post-Soviet Jewish Émigrés from Russia Back Putin’s ‘Russian World’ 2016-02-25 20:22:02 Staunton, VA, February 25, 2016 – Unlike the Jews who left the Soviet Union, many Jews who have left Russia and other CIS countries have not integrated into their new countries of residence, maintain close ties with the countries […]
The Daily Vertical: Where The Streets Have Nemtsov’s Name
The Daily Vertical is an RFE/RL video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. Viewers can suggest topics via Twitter @PowerVertical or on the Power Vertical Facebook page. A transcript of today’s Daily Vertical can be found here.
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: […]