International
Russia In the News: September 13, 2009
A roundup of topical news stories from Russia.
Sep 14, 2009 | ContinuedOther Russia Response to US House Committee Hearing
Other Russia press release response to the July 28 US House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing on US-Russia relations and the testimony of Obama administration officials.
Aug 14, 2009 | ContinuedThe Makings of a Second Russian-Georgian War?
As the first anniversary of Russia’s war with Georgia approaches, the area is showing signs that violence may flare up once again. Journalist Yuri Simonyan discusses the deteriorating situation in South Ossetia for the Nezavisimaya Gazeta newspaper.
Aug 3, 2009 | ContinuedMedvedev Visits Contested South Ossetia Region
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev arrived in South Ossetia Friday for a working visit, and reiterated Russian commitment to creating an independent South Ossetian state.
Jul 13, 2009 | ContinuedRussian Media Spin Roundup: July 9th
Coverage of the Russian media: TV channel cuts Putin character from South Park Broadcast. Russia Today waxes on the “mystery” of the Russian opposition. Russian deputy reinterprets Obama’s words on Georgia. Imagined agreement over oil prices at the G8 summit.
Jul 9, 2009 | Continued
Kasparov Interview on Obama Meeting
Garry Kasparov speaks with Theotherrussia.org about participating in US President Barack Obama’s meeting with Russian opposition figures.
Jul 8, 2009 | ContinuedGarry Kasparov’s Statement to President Barack Obama
Theotherrussia.org provides a full transcript of United Civil Front Chairman Garry Kasparov’s statement to US President Barack Obama, plus a post-meeting interview.
Jul 8, 2009 | ContinuedObama Meets with Russian Opposition
On Tuesday July 7th, US President Barack Obama met with representatives of the Russian opposition in Moscow, discussing Mikhail Khodorkovsky, freedom of speech, and the US missile defense shield.
Jul 7, 2009 | ContinuedRussian Media on Obama Visit: July 6
Theotherrussia.org provides translated excerpts from the Russian media coverage of US President Barack Obama’s visit to Moscow.
Jul 7, 2009 | ContinuedObama Gives Interview to Critical Russian Paper
US President Barack Obama has given an interview to the Novaya Gazeta, an independent paper known for its in-depth journalism and criticism of the Kremlin.
Jul 6, 2009 | Continued
