The fake murder of a Russian journalist makes for ideal propaganda for both Ukraine and Russia PRO Members Public
Dear readers, due to a technical problem, our English newsletter is being published a day late. Please accept our apologies! 1. The fake murder of Arkady Babchenko, a Russian journalist living in Kiev, became an ideal stimulus for information propaganda from both Ukraine and Russia Arkady Babchenko at his “resurrection”
Roman Abramovich’s UK visa drama — a worrying signal for Russian oligarchs PRO Members Public
1. Roman Abramovich’s UK visa drama — a worrying signal for Russian oligarchs Alfa Group co-owner Pyotr Aven and Roman Abramovich. Photo credit: TASS What happened It appears that the UK has inflicted the most serious blow yet to Russia since recent tensions heated up between the two countries. Billionaire
Roman Abramovich’s UK visa was not renewed PRO Members Public
The Bell has learned that Roman Abramovich’s UK investor visa expired several weeks ago, and the businessman was not given a new visa. Аn acquaintance of Abramovich and two sources from his inner circle confirmed it to The Bell. Yesterday, because of this, Abramovich was not able to attend
New anti-American draft legislation threatens Russian business with criminal charges PRO Members Public
1. New anti-American draft legislation threatens Russian business with criminal charges A Communist protest near the U.S. embassy in Moscow. Photo credit: Vyacheslav Prokofiev/TASS What happened Russian lawmakers are trying to help Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev come up with a worthy response to U.S. sanctions. Their
Russia’s new government disappoints those hoping for economic reforms PRO Members Public
1. Russia’s new government disappoints those hoping for economic reforms Dmitry Medvedev; Photo credit: Government.ru What happened Russia’s new government has still not been announced, but the illusion that it might be capable of carrying out economic reform has been more or less shattered. Dmitry Medvedev has
Putin’s inauguration is again threatened by potential mass protests PRO Members Public
1. Putin’s inauguration is again threatened by potential mass protests Protesters launch paper airplanes as they gathered at a central street to rally against authorities’ move to block parts of the internet in Russia in Moscow, Russia, Monday, April 30, 2018. Photo credit: AP/TASS What happened The beginning
The new government will have to rescue the economy with the help of liberal economists PRO Members Public
Economists Alexey Kudrin and German Gref might not receive official roles in the new government, but the new government will certainly have to listen to them. 1. The new government will have to rescue the economy with the help of liberal economists What happened Russia will be on holiday for
Telegram ban flop calls into question Russia’s internet might PRO Members Public
1. Telegram ban flop calls into question Russia’s internet might What happened All the news out of Russia this week — even U.S. sanctions and Syria — took second stage to the epic battle surrounding the Russian government’s attempts to ban Telegram in Russia. The result — a total defeat
Sanctions against oligarchs are more painful for the Russian economy than expected PRO Members Public
Sanctioned billionaires Viktor Vekselberg and Oleg Deripaska. Photo credit: TASS 1. Sanctions against oligarchs are more painful for the economy than expected What happened Last week was unexpectedly turbulent for the Russian economy. After the publication of the “Kremlin List” at the end of January, which the world waited half
The Russian rouble’s worst week in 4 years, play by play PRO Members Public
Russia has already been living under Western sanctions for four years, but this week the rouble suffered its biggest fall since December 2014 — despite rising oil prices. We therefore conclude: Russia’s currency, which for decades was tied to the price of Brent, is now tied to an even less
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