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Russia Update: Central Bank Establishes Official Rate of Ruble to Dollar at New Low
The Central Bank or Bank of Russia today established the official rate of the ruble to the dollar to 74.1 rubles per $1 and the euro to 77.4 rubles per euro, thus hitting a new low in value since the 1998 crash Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day […]
Russia Update: Reporters Hope to Ask Tough Questions on Official Corruption at Putin’s Marathon Press Conference
President Vladimir Putin is holding his annual marathon press conference today, taking questions from both state and independent journalists. 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 […]
Russia Update: 85% of Russians Get Their News From TV But Nearly Half Don’t Trust It
A recent Levada poll in Russia has found that most Russians, 85%, get their news from television stations, which are mainly state-owned or pro-Kremlin, but nearly half, or 41%, don’t trust the news they are getting. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian […]
Russia Update: Putin Slashes Fine for Truckers with Overweight Loads, Raises Minimum Wage
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 âLetter to Leadersâ on âFontanka Officeâ –TV Rain Interviews Volunteer Fighter Back from Donbass –âI Was on Active […]
Russia Update: Putin Replaces Klimentyev, Head of Presidential Security with Dmitry Kochnev
Izvestiya reported this morning that President Vladimir Putin has replaced Oleg Klimentyev, the head of presidential security, with Dmitry Kochnev, about whom nothing is known. 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 […]
Ukraine Live Day 663: Russian-Backed Cossack Commander Dremov Killed in Car Explosion
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: Former Investigator Accuses Browder of Helping Opposition Leader Navalny’s Expose
Former Interior Ministry investigator Pavel Karpov, notorious from the case of jailed whistle-blower Sergei Magnitsky left to die in prison, has accused Hermitage Capital director William Browder of links to Navalny’s report published last week alleging corrupt practices by Prosecutor General Yury Chaika and his two sons. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we […]
Russia Update: Merchants Warn of Serious Price Hikes Due to Platon Toll Payment System
Manufacturers and merchants of staples warned Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev of the likelihood of sharp price hikes as the New Year’s holiday approach due to the introduction of the Platon toll payment system, the target of truckers’ strikes. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including […]
Russia Update: Khodorkovsky Says Murder Case Against Him Kremlin’s Revenge for Corruption Expose
Although he is living in Switzerland, Russian authorities have summoned business and former political prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky for interrogation in the murder case of Nevtegansk Mayor Vladimir Petukhov 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 […]