Russia Update: Kadyrov Claims Tsarnaevs Were Framed; Changes Position from Previous Condemnation

May 18, 2015

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says the Tsarnaev brothers were framed by the FBI. 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 BELOW Russia This Week: – From Medal of Valor to Ubiquitous Propaganda […]

Ukraine Live Day 454: Russian Special Forces Soldiers Captured In Schastye

May 17, 2015

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Russia Update: Chief Investigator in Nemtsov Case Replaced

May 15, 2015

The prosecutor has been changed in the murder investigation of slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov. 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 BELOW Russia This Week: – From Medal of Valor to […]

Ukraine Live Day 452: Reports Of Ukrainian Soldiers And Schoolchild Wounded After Attacks Yesterday

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Russia Update: UK Scrambles Two Typhoon Fighters To Intercept Russian Long-Range Bombers

May 14, 2015

The ruble has taken a tumble again at the news that the Bank of Russia is going to buy up foreign currency. 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 BELOW Russia This […]

Ukraine Live Day 451: Pictures Posted to Russian Social Media Prove Buk That Shot Down MH17 Was In Russia Before The Incident

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Russia Update: Druzhinniki Volunteer Police Patrols, a Staple of Soviet Era, Revived in Russia

May 13, 2015

Putin has revived the druzhinniki, the volunteer auxiliary police who maintain order on streets and in courtyards. 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 BELOW Russia This Week: – From Medal of […]

Day 450: Explosion in Odessa On Railroad Tracks; No Injuries

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Ukraine Live Day 449: Three Ukrainian Soldiers Killed, One Wounded Over Last 24 Hours

May 12, 2015

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