Tag: Propaganda

Russia Update: Protesters Stone Turkish Embassy In Moscow

November 25, 2015

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 Translations: –The Non-Hybrid War –Kashin Explains His ‘Letter to Leaders’ on ‘Fontanka Office’ –TV Rain Interviews Volunteer Fighter Back from Donbass –‘I Was on Active […]

Is Russia Insider Sponsored By A Russian Oligarch With Ties To The European Far Right?

November 23, 2015

The emails leaked by Anonymous International last year give us a few insights into the workings of the English-language, pro-Putin propaganda website Russia Insider. Its editor Charles Bausman launched the website in September 2014, and described the rationale behind the website as follows: It was started in September 2014 by a group of expats living […]

Ukraine Live Day 603: Dutch Safety Board Release MH17 Report

October 13, 2015

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Putin in Syria: Combined Russian-Regime Offensive Goes On, But Rebels Reportedly Make Gains Elsewhere

October 12, 2015

The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Combined Russian-Regime Offensive Goes On, But Rebels Reportedly Make Gains Elsewhere 2015-10-12 14:16:36 Russian jets have continued to pound rebel-held areas of the Hama, Idlib and Aleppo regions, aiding the Syrian regime in retaking the village of Atshat, north of Hama. State […]

Putin in Syria: Russian Jets Strike ISIS For First Time But Continue Wider Campaign Against Other Rebel Groups

October 2, 2015

LIVE UPDATES: The Russian Air Force has reportedly struck ISIS-held areas for the first time since bombing began on September 30. However the majority of settlements struck by bombs over the last 24 hours lie outside ISIS-controlled territory. The previous post in our Putin in Syria column can be found here. Russian Major General Lists […]

Ukraine Live Day 577: Ukrainian Minister Vows To Amend Sanctions Barring Respected International Journalists

September 17, 2015

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Ukraine Live Day 569: Only 4 Attacks Last Night But Turchynov Warns Of Possible Offensive

September 9, 2015

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Ukraine Live Day 542: Night Of Ominous Warnings And Heavy Shelling Continues Apace Today

August 13, 2015

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Ukraine Live Day 539: Heavy Fighting Breaks Out East Of Volnovakha

August 10, 2015

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Ukraine Live Day 526: SBU And Lawyers Deny Captured Spetsnaz Soldiers Have Been Exchanged

July 28, 2015

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