Russia Monitor Articles
“January Revolution” Gone Wrong: Putin Continues to Lose Public Support
Another opinion poll conducted by the Levada Centre, an independent research centre, has confirmed the decline in Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings.
Russia Strengthens Its Military Bases in Central Asia
Moscow is increasing its military presence in Central Asian countries. What it all boils down to is air defence.
Russia Puts Pressure on Norway: Svalbard as the Bone of Contention
Moscow has accused Oslo of discriminating against Russian activity on the Svalbard archipelago.
Summit in Sochi: Russia and Belarus Develop New Model for Energy Cooperation
After the recent meeting of the presidents of Russia and Belarus in Sochi, it has become clear that the existing model of cooperation between the two countries is a closed chapter in their common history.
Deputy Chief of Russia’s General Staff Arrested: The FSB Hits the Military
The FSB, Russia’s military counter-intelligence service, has detained the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, and a court has sentenced him to two months in prison.
Will Nord Stream 2 Be Built At All?
A German newspaper reported that the United States seeks to introduce further restrictions against the gas pipeline from Russia to Germany.
Russia’s Death Toll in Syria Rises After Four FSB Officers Were Killed
Four FSB special forces officers reportedly died on February 1 while performing special tasks in Syria, after having fallen into the hands of militants.
Belarus Loses Dispute Over Oil Transit Fees
Minsk and Moscow failed to reach a new oil deal after lengthy negotiations over an increase in the tariff on oil transit via the territory of Belarus.
Pompeo Pledges US Support For Sovereign Belarus During Minsk Visit
Held in a warm atmosphere, the U.S. top diplomat’s meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has come as a vital signal of Washington’s support for sovereign Belarus.
Putin “Supreme Leader”? Slowdown in Russia’s Constitutional Overhaul
The second reading of the draft bill on Russia’s constitutional amendments was scheduled to take place as early as February, followed by a nationwide vote in April.
Gazprom Struggles to Maintain Position in Europe
Russian gas giant Gazprom plans to maintain gas exports to European countries at the record-hitting level of previous years, Elena Burmistrova, the head of Gazprom’s exporting arm Gazprom Export, was quoted as saying.
Erdogan Criticizes Russia: Crisis or Tactical Move?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on January 29 said Russia had violated agreements to reduce the fighting in Syria’s Idlib region.
Russia’s Lavrov Flies to Latin America in Response to Pompeo’s Central Asia Tour
In early February, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will leave for Latin America to visit Cuba, Mexico, and Venezuela.
Is Bulgaria Weak Link in Russia’s TurkStream Gas Pipeline?
One billion cubic meters of gas pumped in less than a month was what Gazprom has recently boasted about, meaning the TurkStream natural gas pipeline inaugurated earlier this year.
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