Day 729: Protests Outside Rada As MPs Gather Signatures For No-Confidence Vote

February 16, 2016

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 728: Deputy Prosecutor General Vitaly Kasko Resigns, Excoriates Shokin And Corrupt System

February 15, 2016

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: […]

Five Hospitals And Two Schools Hit By Suspected Russian Airstrikes In Syria

Live Updates: Three hospitals in rebel-held areas of Syria have been struck this morning, causing heavy civilian casualties. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. From Ukraine To Amsterdam To Syria, Vladimir Putin Is Running This Poker Table 2016-02-15 19:37:22 Our latest analysis of Russia’s strategy in Ukraine, Syria, […]

3 Killed, 17 Injured in Dagestan Blast Reportedly Set By Former Astrakhan Medical Student

LIVE UPDATES: Four people, including 2 policemen were killed and 5 wounded in an explosion set off by a suicide bomber near the Dzhemikent traffic police post in Derbent District in Dagestan. 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 […]

Day 727: Head Of OSCE Says There’s “Circumstantial Evidence” Russia Is Again Arming Militants In Ukraine

February 14, 2016

Both Ukrainian soldiers and a civilian have been wounded after a night of heavy shelling west of Donetsk, with attacks continuing this morning in the Lugansk region. 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 […]

Day 726: Ukrainian Military Intel Reports 6 Russian Officers Killed, 12 Wounded; No Confirmation

February 13, 2016

Both Ukrainian soldiers and a civilian have been wounded after a night of heavy shelling west of Donetsk, with attacks continuing this morning in the Lugansk region. 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 […]

Russia Misleadingly Reports Khodorkovsky as ‘Wanted by Interpol,’ But Interpol Flatly Rejects

February 12, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: Russian media reported misleadingly that businessman and former political prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky was “wanted internationally” by Interpol, but Interpol today flatly rejected Russia’s request. 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. […]

Day 725: Military And Civilian Casualties After Night Of Heavy Shelling

Both Ukrainian soldiers and a civilian have been wounded after a night of heavy shelling west of Donetsk, with attacks continuing this morning in the Lugansk region. 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 […]

After Flawed Ceasefire Agreement, Air Strikes Continue In Syria

Live Updates: The agreement reached last night in Munich offered delivered an immediate, nor a comprehensive ceasefire. On the morning after, Russian and regime forces continue to conduct air strikes on populated areas. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. The Kremlin’s Message Today — Forget Trying To Stop […]

Russian Opposition Leader Kasyanov Attacked Again on Campaign Trail by Ultra-Nationalists Throwing Eggs

February 11, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: Russian opposition leader Mikhail Kasyanov has been attacked for the second time this month as he traveled to meet with reporters. 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 […]