Russia Update: American Businessman Expelled from Russia

June 4, 2015

American business consultant Scott Blacklin was jailed for two weeks and is to be expelled from Russia on charges that he violated Russian visa laws. Yet he had obtained a business visa and the claim of “incompatible activity” regarding this visa was a lecture at a tech conference. The case adds to the list of […]

Ukraine Live Day 471: Russian-Backed Forces Launch Major Assault Near Donetsk

June 3, 2015

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Russia Update: Moscow Attempts to Revise History of Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia

June 2, 2015

Russia has rewritten the true history of the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968, claiming falsely that it was triggered by a “NATO coup attempt.” 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. UPDATES […]

Ukraine Live Day 470: Heavy Fighting In Donetsk Region With 1 Ukrainian Soldier Reported Dead

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Russia Update: Opposition Journalist Kara-Murza, Jr Remains in Serious Condition

June 1, 2015

The condition of Vladimir Kara-Murza, Jr., the opposition journalist and coordinator for Open Russia, founded by Mikhail Khodorkovsky, remains serious but stable condition in Pirogova City Hospital No. 1, the chief physician said. Friends and colleagues are concerned he could have been poisoned. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following […]

Ukraine Live Day 469: 3 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed, 4 Wounded, 2 Captured Outside Marinka

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Ukraine Live Day 467: President Poroshenko Confirms Saakashvili as Governor of Odessa Region

May 30, 2015

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Russia Update: Kara-Murza, Jr. in Serious Condition; Toxicology Report Negative

May 29, 2015

Vladimir Kara-Murza, Jr., the opposition journalist and coordinator for Open Russia, Khodorkovsky’s movement, is in serious but stable condition in a Moscow hospital, his father said. Friends and colleagues are concerned he could have been poisoned. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian […]