In the sixty-first edition of the Russian Newspapers Monitor, Professor Filip Kovacevic discusses the articles from four Russian newspapers:  Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Nezavisimaya Gazeta, Kommersant, and Sovietskaya Rossiya. He discusses the highlights of the Russian president Vladimir Putin’s annual press conference. In addition, he examines recent NATO activities directed against Russia and discusses one of the Russian answers to NATO, the 10-year program of the rapid military re-armament. Lastly, Professor Kovacevic looks at how the strongest Russian opposition party, the Communist Party of Russia, is preparing for the ongoing presidential campaign. Do not miss this exclusive edition of the Russian Newspapers Monitor!

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Show Notes

Rossiyskaya Gazeta  – December 15, 2017

Nezavisimaya Gazeta  – December 15, 2017

Kommersant – December 18, 2017

Sovietskaya Rossiya – December 19, 2017