Although he is mired in controversy over an insensitive remark on the Karelian tragedy, Russian child ombudsman Pavel Astakhov is not confirming his resignation — nor is the Kremlin.
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Turkey Claims Airport Bombers Were Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz – Georgian Ties Possible
New evidence may link Central-Asian terrorists to the attack on Istanbul’s airport.
Phone Call Between Putin and Erdogan Scheduled Today; Kremlin Changes Text of English Translation of ‘Apology’
The Kremlin changed the text of the English translation of a statement of regret sent by Turkish President Recep Erdogan, who is scheduled to call President Vladimir Putin today.
Duma International Affairs Chair Pushkov to Run on United Russia Ballot; Kadyrov, Voloshin Also on List
Alekesi Pushkov, chairman of the State Duma Committee on Foreign Affairs who lost the United Russia primaries has been offered to run on the ballot from the legislature of Perm Region.
Ruble Rallies As European Economies Stumble After Brexit
LIVE UPDATES: Following the Brexit the ruble is up, and so are the spirits of some of the Kremlin’s biggest supporters. 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: – […]
Savchenko’s Russian Lawyer Investigated for ‘Extremism’; Ruble Value, Brent Crude Fall at Brexit News
Police are investigating Mark Feygin, the Russian lawyer of former Ukrainian political prisoner and MP Nadiya Savchenko.
Russian Censor Blocks Amazon Cloud Service Over Poker Site
Amazon Cloud Service, which hosts a large number of sites in Russia, has been blocked by Roskomnadzor, the state censor.
Fontanka Finds Links Between Prigozhin’s ‘Kremlin Troll Factory,’ Wagner Military Contractor, and Attacks on Journalists
Fontanka reports attacks on journalists who found links between owner of the “Kremlin troll factory” and Wagner private military firm.
Investigation Completed in Nemtsov Murder Case; FSB Says Gun Used Was ‘Improvised’
The Russian Investigative Committee has completed its investigation of suspects in the murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.
3 Russian Soccer Fans Sentenced to Prison for Brawl in France; 20 Deported
A court in Marseilles has sentenced from one to two years three Russian soccer fans who were part of a Russian group that instigated violent clashes during Europe 2016.