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Putin Says Police ‘Repressive Measures’ Have Popular Support

March 16, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: Andrei Shalayev, editor-in-chief of the “Immortal Barracks” project to commemorate victims of the GULAG, was forcibly taken off the train from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod by police 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 […]

Russia ‘Leaving Syria in Order to Remain’; Peskov Says Putin Didn’t Discuss Assad’s Fate With Him

March 15, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: 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 Analysis and Translations: – Aurangzeb, Putin, Realism and a Lesson from History – – Why the World Should Care About the Assassination of […]

FSB Finds Nothing Illegal About Kadyrov’s Threats; Yashin Accused of Libel by Chechnya

March 14, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: 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 Analysis and Translations: – Aurangzeb, Putin, Realism and a Lesson from History – – Why the World Should Care About the Assassination of […]

Day 754: 2 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed By Russian-Backed Militants; Visitors Say Savchenko’s Health Improves

March 12, 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 with Russian-Backed Militants; Savchenko’s Health Improves 2016-03-13 02:56:20 Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed in clashes with Russian-backed separatists, […]

Car Bomb Outside Mosque Of Persecuted Anti-Extremist Imam In Ingushetia

March 11, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: A car bomb went off at the Nasyr-Kort mosque in Nazran where Khamzat Chumakov, an anti-extremist imam serves who has been persecuted for some years. 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 […]

Opposition Activist Natalia Pelevine Taken For Questioning By Investigative Committee

March 10, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: 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 Analysis and Translations: – Aurangzeb, Putin, Realism and a Lesson from History – – Why the World Should Care About the Assassination of […]

Day 751: Savchenko in Court Giving Final Speech; Bailiffs Detain Singing Supporters

March 9, 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   Ukrainian Pilot Savchenko To Be Sentenced March 21-22; Continues Dry Hunger Strike, Suffers Heart Trouble 2016-03-09 08:36:30 The live feed has picked up again, […]

Dozens of Muscovites Arrested in Demonstration for Savchenko; Famous Writers, Journalists Sign Petition

March 8, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: Five Muscovites were arrested today in a demonstration in defense of jailed Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko. 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 Analysis and Translations: – Aurangzeb, Putin, Realism […]

Caucasus Emirate Releases Video of Execution of Alleged Russian Spy, Vows Revenge on Putin for Bombing

March 7, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: The Caucasus Emirate, the terrorist group of the North Caucasus affiliated with ISIS has released a video purporting to show an execution of an alleged Russian spy, with Russian-speaking militants vowing to avenge President Vladimir Putin for bombing Syria and urging their fellow Muslims to kill Russians any way they can. Welcome to […]