US Secretary of State John Kerry is in Moscow to discuss Syria and Ukraine, and may have negotiated changes to the US’s position that the Assad regime needs to be removed. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Russia Detains 27 Turkish Ships; Turkey Detains 8 Russian Ships in […]
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Russia Update: 85% of Russians Get Their News From TV But Nearly Half Don’t Trust It
A recent Levada poll in Russia has found that most Russians, 85%, get their news from television stations, which are mainly state-owned or pro-Kremlin, but nearly half, or 41%, don’t trust the news they are getting. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian […]
Ukraine Live Day 667: One Ukrainian Soldier Killed With Kiev Claiming ‘Provocative Fire’ Near Donetsk And Gorlovka
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: […]
Russia Update: Putin Slashes Fine for Truckers with Overweight Loads, Raises Minimum Wage
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 on âFontanka Officeâ –TV Rain Interviews Volunteer Fighter Back from Donbass –âI Was on Active […]
Ukraine Live Day 666: Avakov Throws Water In Saakashvili’s Face As Tensions Erupt
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: […]
Putin in Syria: US Secretary of State Kerry Arrives in Moscow for Talks with Lavrov and Putin
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Moscow today December 15 and has begun talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov primarily on Syria but also Ukraine. Later today he will meet with President Vladimir Putin. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Heavy Casualties Reported After Multiple […]
Putin In Syria: John Kerry Will Meet Putin In Moscow To Discuss Syria
US Secretary of State John Kerry will be in Moscow to discuss Syria, but critics of US policy call it wishful thinking that relies on US adversaries having a change of heart. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. What Would It Take For John Kerry’s Meeting With Putin […]
Ukraine Live Day 665: Fighting Reported Overnight Near Donetsk And Gorlovka
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: […]
Russia Update: Putin Replaces Klimentyev, Head of Presidential Security with Dmitry Kochnev
Izvestiya reported this morning that President Vladimir Putin has replaced Oleg Klimentyev, the head of presidential security, with Dmitry Kochnev, about whom nothing is known. 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 […]
Ukraine Live Day 664: Russian-Backed Fighters Launch Dozens 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: […]