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Russia Update: Rosbalt Issued Second Warning by State Censor

July 15, 2015

Rosbalt.ru, a critical news agency, has been issued a second warning by the state censor for a news article about an ultranationalist Ukrainian politician. 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. Special features: […]

Russia Update: Buryat Editor Likely to Face Surgery for Broken Neck After Assault

July 14, 2015

New York State’s Department of Financial Services is probing Deutsche Bank over a $6 billion trade involving Russian clients that may involve a bribe and money-launering. 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: 23 Soldiers Killed, 19 Injured After Military Barracks Collapse In Omsk

July 13, 2015

A building collapsed at the Russian Airborne Troops (VDV) training center in Omsk, killing 12 soldiers and injuring 19. Eleven troops are still missing, and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has flown to the scene. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign […]

Ukraine Live Day 510: 3 Police, 8 Civilians Wounded in Mukachevo Gunfight; 2 Right Sector Killed

July 12, 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 509: Shoot-out in Transcarpathia Leads to 3 Right Sector Dead, 5 Police Wounded

July 11, 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: Capital Outflow Predicted to Reach $100 Billion This Year

July 10, 2015

Capital outflow from Russia is predicted to reach $100 billion this year, less than last year. 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. Special features: – ‘I Was on Active Duty’: Interview with […]

Russia Update: Russian Parliament Expands List of ‘Undesirable Organizations’

July 9, 2015

The Russian parliament has expanded the list of those who are “undesirable” regarding Russia’s interests. 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. Special features: – ‘I Was on Active Duty’: Interview with Captured […]

Russia Update: Kadyrov Says West Created ISIS, Yet Russia Exploits Regional Fears of Terrorism

July 8, 2015

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov spouts typical Kremlin disinformation that the US supposedly created Al Qaeda and ISIS, but Russia exploits regional fears of terrorism, says Paul Goble. 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 […]

Russia Update: Sources Say Nemtsov Murder Suspects Caught on Tape Following Him

July 7, 2015

Sources in Russian law-enforcement told Rosbalt.ru that surveillance video tapes show the suspects in the murder of Boris Nemtsov were trailing him in November 2014 and on the night of his murder. 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 […]

Ukraine Live Day 505: Investigators Increase Charges Against Savchenko

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 […]