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Russia Update: Police in Ingushetia Shoot Dead Two Islamist Militants and Injure a Woman

November 3, 2015

News has been published today November 3 about a police shootout that ended with the death of two suspected Islamist militants in Russia’s North Caucasus. 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 Day 622: Prosecutor Opens Case Against Ukrop Leader Korban; Kolomoiskyi Calls Arrest ‘Political’

November 1, 2015

Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual […]

Ukraine Live Day 621: 2 Ukrainian Soldiers Reported Killed Today Near Avdeyevka

October 31, 2015

Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual […]

Russia Update: Director of Ukrainian Literature Library in Moscow Arrested on ‘Extremism’ Charges

October 29, 2015

Natalya Sharina, director of the Library of Ukrainian Literature in Moscow has been arrested on charges of “extremism” related to materials found in the library’s collection during a search. 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: Turkey to Sue Russia’s Gazprom Amid Growing Deterioration of Relations

October 28, 2015

Turkey announced that it was suing Russia’s state gas monopoly Gazprom, in the latest deterioration of relations between Moscow and Ankara following Russia’s air strikes in Syria and Russia’s encroachment on Turkish air space Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign […]

Russia Update: Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Fund Urges Probe of Defense Minister’s Mansion

October 27, 2015

Today, the Anti-Corruption Fund (FBK) led by opposition leader Alexey Navalny published information indicating that Defense Ministry Sergei Shoigu has properties that his existing salary and assets cannot have paid for. 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. […]

Russia Update: Police Detain Special Cases Investigator After Alleged Drunken Brawl

October 26, 2015

Police detained a special-cases investigator of the Investigative Committee after he was charged with beating a man in Moscow 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 […]

Ukraine Live Day 615: Ukrainians Go to the Polls; Reports Maripuol Voting Cancelled Over Ballot Dispute

October 25, 2015

Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. An archive of our liveblogs can be found here. For an overview and analysis of this developing story see our latest podcast. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our costs. For links to individual […]