Six other Ukrainian soldiers have reportedly been wounded, along with two civilians in separatist-held Donetsk.
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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.
Massive Escalation In Fighting Yesterday, With Focus Back On Shirokino
Draconian New Russian Law Seen Driving Religious Believers Underground Just as in Soviet Times
The approval by the Duma of the so-called Yarova-Ozerov package of legislation will among other things drive many followers even of Russia’s “traditional” religions into the underground.
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: – […]
Ukraine Sees More Fighting And Death Over Weekend
Kiev reports military casualties while civilians have died on the other side of the front line.
Heavy Fighting Reported In Eastern Ukraine As Escalation In Hostilities Continues
After a bloody week, the Ukrainian government reports more than 50 attacks over the previous 24 hours
2 Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded; 3 Russian Soldiers Killed, 2 Wounded in Fighting in Donbass
The situation remains “tense but under control” on the front line, the Ukrainian ATO reported; 2 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 3 Russian soldiers were killed and 2 wounded, said the Ukrainian presidential spokesman
A Baker’s Dozen of Neglected Russian Stories – No. 37
Vladimir Putin’s dismissive remarks that a few Russian fans were able to defeat much more numerous British ones suggests he thinks he won the football wars in Europe.