In the hundred-and-fourth edition of the Russian Newspapers Monitor, Professor Filip Kovacevic discusses the front-page articles from four Russian newspapers: Nezavisimaya Gazeta, Izvestia, Vedomosti, and Moskovsky Komsomolets. He discusses the latest Russian strategic and tactical moves in Syria. In addition, Professor Kovacevic examines the possibility of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) setting up a joint online payment system independent from the Western-controlled SWIFT. He also discusses the challenges of the Russian gas and oil exploration and drilling in the Arctic. Lastly, Professor Kovacevic presents the highlights of two exclusive interviews with Russian intelligence experts on the anniversary of the intelligence intrigue in Salisbury, the alleged poisoning of Sergey and Yulia Skripal by the agents of the Russian military intelligence, the GRU. Do not miss this exclusive edition of the Russian Newspaper Monitor!

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Show Notes

Nezavisimaya Gazeta – March 4, 2019

Izvestia – March 1, 2019

Vedomosti – March 5, 2019

Moskovsky Komsomolets – March 4, 2018