In the ninety-fifth edition of the Russian Newspapers Monitor, Professor Filip Kovacevic discusses the articles from four Russian newspapers: Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Nezavisimaya Gazeta, Izvestia, and Kommersant. He discusses the Russian president Vladimir Putin’s statements at the annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club, the Russian version of the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. Professor Kovacevic also examines the Russian understanding of the U.S. president Donald Trump’s decision to exit the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. In addition, he analyzes the consequences of the Russian intention to impose full economic sanctions on Ukraine. Lastly, he looks at how the U.S. economic sanctions are affecting the Russia-China economic cooperation. Do not miss this exclusive edition of the Russian Newspapers Monitor!

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Show Notes

Rossiyskaya Gazeta – October 19, 2018

Nezavisimaya Gazeta – October 22, 2018

Izvestia – October 23, 2018

Kommersant – October 24, 2018