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Missile Defense and Hot Air from the Russian Foreign Ministry
Defense expert Aleksandr Golts analyzes the US-Russian conflict over missile defense bases in Eastern Europe, examining the latest vocal protest by Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. Full translation of the Yezhednevny Zhurnal article by theotherrussia.org.
Jul 9, 2008 | Continued
Streets Cleaned, Media Silenced Ahead of Putin Visit
Print media in the northern city of Arkhangelsk have been told to cease publishing stories critical of the authorities, in preparation of a visit by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Jul 9, 2008 | Continued
London: Russian Authorities Responsible for Litvinenko Murder
Unnamed sources within the British intelligence community have told the BBC that they have strong evidence the Russian state was involved in the murder of Alexander Litvinenko.
Jul 8, 2008 | Continued
Russian Blogger Sentenced Over LiveJournal Comment
A young Russian blogger has been found guilty of “inciting hatred and enmity” over a comment left on a LiveJournal weblog. Due to mitigating circumstances, he has received a suspended sentence of one year.
Jul 7, 2008 | Continued
Mass Grave Uncovered in Chechnya
Authorities in Chechnya have uncovered a mass grave, dating from the Second Chechen War and containing the remains of nearly 300 civilians.
Jul 4, 2008 | Continued
Putin Cuts Tax Benefits for Foreign NGOs
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has slashed the list of foreign non-profits eligible for tax benefits in Russia, which may force a number of organizations to close their Russian offices.
Jul 3, 2008 | Continued
Russia to Commission Patriotic Films
The Russian state will soon start commissioning and funding domestic films, with the intention of creating films with a “humanitarian, spiritual and patriotic character.”
Jul 2, 2008 | Continued
New Charges Filed Against Khodorkovsky
New charges have been cast against Michael Khodorkovsky, the former head of the Yukos oil company. Khodorkovsky, who may face an additional 22 years behind bars, called the accusations absurd.
Jul 2, 2008 | Continued
Tatars Stand Up for their Ancestors’ Honor
Residents of the Republic of Tatarstan, upset at a textbook depicting their ancestors as “monsters,” have lost their case before a Moscow city court.
Jul 1, 2008 | Continued
Russia Drops in Corruption Ranking
Russia is among the world’s most corrupt countries, according to the latest ranking by Transparency International.
Jun 30, 2008 | Continued