Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk submitted his resignation today, he reported on a TV show and on his Facebook page.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk To Resign; Parliamentary Speaker Hroysman Proposed
April 10, 2016
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OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine Fired On in Zaytsevo: No Injuries
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) issued a spot report today noting that their mission was fired upon while they were patrolling in Zhovanka, the Ukrainian-controlled part of Zaytsevo (Zaitseve).
Putin Blames West for Panama Papers ‘Plant’ But Says US Officials Privately Apologized to Him
April 8, 2016
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov cited Putin’s claims during that speech that US officials privately apologized to Putin for the forthcoming Panama allegations although no such statement has been made by the US.
Day 775: Heavy Fighting Continues; 4 Ukrainian Soldiers Injured; Russian Separatist Commander ‘Batka’ Killed
April 2, 2016
LIVE UPDATES BELOW. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. READ OUR SPECIAL REPORT: An Invasion By Any Other Name: The Kremlin’s Dirty War in Ukraine Poroshenko Cites Three Conditions for Elections to Take Place in Donbass 2016-04-03 02:18:00 President Petro Poroshenko has cited three conditions for elections in the […]
Russian Journalist Dmitry Tsilikin Found Stabbed to Death in St. Petersburg
April 1, 2016
LIVE UPDATES: Dmitry Tsilikin, 54, a music and art critic and journalist for a number of independent publications was found stabbed to death in his apartment in St. Petersburg. 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 […]
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Reuters Reports Work of Russian Investigative Journalist Amin on Putin-Related Real Estate Deals
March 31, 2016
LIVE UPDATES: Reuters has reported on real estate deals related to Russian President Vladimir Putin involving his daughter and alleged mistress, based on investigative reporting by Novaya Gazeta‘s Roman Amin. 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 […]
Russia Receives Record $56 Billion in Weapons Orders After ‘Arms Expo’ in Syria Campaign
March 30, 2016
LIVE UPDATES: Russia sold $14.5 billion in armaments last year, many to the world’s conflict zones and has a record $56 billion in arms orders for 2016 after showcasing its weapons in the Syrian war. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s […]
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Kremlin Tries to Pre-Empt Critical Report on Putin, His Family and Cronies
March 29, 2016
LIVE UPDATES: The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is seeking comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin and his entourage, which has led to media speculation that a new investigative report on Putin’s wealth may appear. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s […]
Ella Pamfilova Elected Head of Russian Central Elections Commission; Vows ‘Fundamental’ Change
March 28, 2016
LIVE UPDATES: Ella Pamfilova, the Russian ombudsperson for human rights, has been appointed as head of the Central Elections Commission and is promising major changes 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 […]
Day 768: Savchenko’s Health Worsens; Lawyer Upbeat on Return; Kremlin Says ‘Will Serve Term’
March 26, 2016
LIVE UPDATES BELOW. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. READ OUR SPECIAL REPORT: An Invasion By Any Other Name: The Kremlin’s Dirty War in Ukraine 2 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in Battle Today; 11 Wounded 2016-03-27 01:32:30 Ukraine’s Anti-Terrorist Operation [ATO] reported that two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 11 […]