Eastern Europe

Russia is not negotiating air corridor over Black, Azov Seas with Ukraine

“Reports alleging unofficial negotiations on the reopening of an air corridor over the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov held between Russia and Ukraine …
Interfax-Ukraine

NATO to open training center in Georgia

He said NATO experts would arrive in Georgia after a NATO meeting to be held in days, to provide recommendations as to where the joint training center …
Interfax-Ukraine

Politico: Putin’s Washington

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POLITICO

New York Times: Russia details plans to bolster its economy, but experts scoff

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interns

Pushkov: Russia not planning reception for PACE missions

“When they say that PACE would like to send two missions to our country, this wish will remain unreturned. No one is going to receive these missions …
Interfax-Ukraine

Kosachev says PACE plans to send two delegations to Russia

The committee and members of the parliamentary delegation are now discussing the situation in PACE and further actions taken by Russia in interaction …
Interfax-Ukraine

Bloomberg: Russia’s manufacturing at weakest since 2009 as ruble sinks

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Bloomberg

Bloomberg: Merkel courts Orban seeking EU unity on Russia sanctions

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Bloomberg

The Moscow Times: Russia cuts price of vodka amid double-digit inflation

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The Moscow Times

Reuters: Russia’s Lavrov says US backs military solution in Ukraine

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Reuters

Zakharchenko: Minsk meeting won’t take place until Kyiv official appointed

“We won’t hold the Minsk meeting until an official person is appointed by Ukraine. Kuchma is a private individual,” Zakharchenko told reporters.
Interfax-Ukraine

Atlantic Council: New ‘formula’ needed to deal with Putin

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Atlantic Council

The Economic Times: Russian factory activity shrinks in January at fastest rate since middle of 2009 – PMI

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The Economic Times

Forbes: Research suggests Russian oil and gas firms can cope with low oil prices

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Forbes

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Thousands sign petition to help Russian ‘treason’ suspect

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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

The New Indian Express: Military conflict between US and Russia would be unwise – Obama

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The New Indian Express

Wall Street Journal: US Treasury’s sanctions czar says Iran, Russia, Islamic State weakened

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Wall Street Journal

The Moscow Times: Russian space expert fired from State Research Center after criticizing Roscosmos reforms

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The Moscow Times
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