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Russia Update: ISIS Takes Responsibility for Shooting in Derbent; 1 Officer Killed, 11 People Injured

December 31, 2015

A border guard has been killed and 11 people injured in a shooting in Derbent, Dagestan at the ancient fortress of Naryn-kala. ISIS has taken responsibility for the attack. 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 Update: Ruble Plunges to Lowest Level of Value in a Year

December 30, 2015

The ruble reached a record year-long low in value at 74 to the dollar and is currently trading at 73. 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 […]

Russia Update: Investigators Announces Organizer of Nemtsov’s Murder is Driver They Let Slip

December 29, 2015

Live Updates: Vladimir Markin, spokesman for Russia’s Investigative Committee announced that investigators have determined that the organizer of the murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov is Ruslan Mukhudinov, the driver for Ruslan Geremeyev, officer of the Sever Battalion where the lead defendant Zaur Dadayev served. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be […]

Russia Update: Leader of Terrorist Group Killed in FSB Raid in Dagestan; 160 Militants ‘Liquidated’ This Year

December 28, 2015

Live Updates: Officers of the Federal Security Service (FSB) and Interior Ministry killed a leader of a terrorist group in Dagestan today during a raid, bringing the total killed this year to 160. 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 […]

Ukraine Live Day 677: Woman Killed in Russian-Backed Militant Mortar Attack on Zaitsevo

December 26, 2015

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: […]

Ukraine Live Day 675: Russian-Backed Fighters Fake Retreat from Kominternovo to Confuse OSCE

December 24, 2015

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: FSB Kills Three Militants in Kabardino-Balkaria; One Said To Have Trained in Syria

Live Updates: Three armed militants who reportedly resisted law-enforcement officers were shot dead in the North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria this morning, including one said to have trained in Syria. 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 Update: Khodorkovsky Arrested in Absentia, Declared ‘Wanted,’ But Not on Interpol’s List

December 23, 2015

Russia’s Investigative Committee announced the arrest in absentia of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and declared him as wanted, but he is not on Interpol’s list. 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 […]

Russia Update: Searches Under Way of Open Russia Employees Related to 2003 Khodorkovsky Case

December 22, 2015

This morning searches are under way of employees of Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s Open Russia in Moscow and St. Petersburg in connection with the 2003 Apatit shares case. 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. […]

Russia Update: Investigative Committee To Probe Navalny’s Satirical Post About Judge

December 21, 2015

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 ‘Letter to Leaders’ on ‘Fontanka Office’ –TV Rain Interviews Volunteer Fighter Back from Donbass –‘I Was on Active […]