Showing posts with label Russians. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Russians. Show all posts

Monday, May 9, 2016

Reporter’s Notebook: Munitions and Music: With the Russians in Syria

Reporter’s Notebook: Munitions and Music: With the Russians in Syria


Along with Russia’s military intervention in the Syrian civil war came “soft power” tactics including diplomacy, messaging and a concert in which a violinist played Bach.


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Friday, April 29, 2016

As Russians Struggle to Pay Bills, Debt Collectors Mimic the Mob

As Russians Struggle to Pay Bills, Debt Collectors Mimic the Mob


A culture of violence and threats is flourishing as growing numbers of Russians turn to borrowing at astronomical interest rates amid a punishing recession.


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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Russians Strike Targets in Syria, but Not ISIS Areas

Russians Strike Targets in Syria, but Not ISIS Areas


Russian aircraft carried out a bombing attack against Syrian opposition fighters, including at least one group trained by the C.I.A., eliciting angry protests from American officials.










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