Moscow police detained two people who had come to the US Embassy in Moscow to lay flowers in an expression of their condolences over the terrorist killing of 49 people in Orlando.
Archives: June 2016
Fewer Russians But More Russian Speakers – the Changing Face of Many Parts of Russia Today
Russian Orthodox Church Income Rises Dramatically Despite Economic Crisis 2016-06-14 04:34:42 Staunton, VA, June 13, 2016 – It is a rare trend indeed in which there are not exceptions, when some individuals and institutions suffer while most are benefiting or when others benefit at a time when the overwhelming majority are suffering. Such is the case of […]
Putin’s New Moves to Make National Guard Totally Loyal to Himself Exacerbating Intra-Elite Conflict
Vladimir Putin’s creation of a national guard is an effort by the Kremlin leader to create a force totally loyal to himself and to escape the influence of the FSB.
French Prosecutor Says Russian Hooligans Behind Soccer Violence; Russia Should Be Expelled, Says FSF
A French prosecutor says Russian hooligans were behind the violent clashes between English and Russian soccer fans in Marseilles on June 10.
Heavy Casualties Among Ukrainian Volunteer Fighters After Artillery Attack North Of Donetsk
At least 4 volunteer fighters were killed and 12 wounded.
Under Police Protection, Gay Pride Parade Proceeds in Kiev Without Major Incident; At Least 50 Arrests Made
Under heavy police presence, the gay parade today in Kiev proceeded without major incident, although some 50 arrests were made of some unruly counter-demonstrators.
Ukrainian Boy, 11, Injured in Gunfire in Avdeyevka; Russian-Backed Militants Break Latest Ceasefire
An 11-year-old Ukrainian boy was struck in the leg today from gunfire in the town of Avdeyevka.
A Baker’s Dozen of Neglected Russian Stories – No. 35
Russian economic hardship is so great now that bread is being adulterated, hospital patients are committing suicide due to lack of treatment, and Russians are increasingly turning to dangerous surrogates for alcohol.
Parnas Opposition Candidate Fined $23,135; Police Co-Defendant Niknorov Sentenced to 3.9 Years
Parnas opposition party candidate Pivovarov was sentenced to a fine of $23,135, and his co-defendant policeman Niknorov was sentenced to 3 years and 9 months of standard-regimen labor camp.
EU Visa-Free Regime For Ukraine May Be Delayed Until At Least September
The process had been expected to be completed by the end of this summer.