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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 9d

In today’s Russian papers: Russia needs the resources “to conduct hostilities in Ukraine for at least 2, even 3 years.” Meanwhile, “it is no longer possible to deny the signs of petrol shortages in the regions.” Plus, utility tariffs to rise, science funding falls. #ReadingRussia

"No longer possible to deny signs of Russian petrol shortages," says Russian paper

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you very much.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 12d

In today’s #ReadingRussia I look at what the Russian newspapers are saying about ‘victory’…and the country’s economic problems.

The Russian press and the concept of 'victory'

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 13d

Today one Russian paper calls Donald Trump’s criticism of Moscow “barking & verbal poison”, but predicts “new attempts [by Trump] to make a deal with Russia.” Another declares the US “Russia’s natural ally against Europe.” Plus, petrol shortages & VAT set to rise. #ReadingRussia

Trump's criticism of Moscow dismissed as "barking & verbal poison" by Russian paper

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 18d

Born behind the Iron Curtain, it's back. The Intervision Song Contest has been brought back to life by the Kremlin. My piece for BBC News about politics and pop. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Intervision 2025 - Russia hosts Putin's answer to Eurovision

Putin resurrects a Soviet-era global song contest, to distract from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 27d

How are today's Russian papers reporting the story of Russian drones over Poland? By turning things around & blaming Ukraine. But one paper highlights the seriousness of the situation: “Russia & Nato come dangerously close to a direct clash.” #ReadingRussia

“Russia & Nato come dangerously close to direct clash” writes Russian paper.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 28d

The Kremlin's first comments about the drones over Poland...and it's 'no comment.' "We wouldn’t like to comment on this,” Dmitry Peskov told journalists on a daily conference call. “This is not for us to do so. It’s a matter for the [Russian] Defence Ministry.”

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 28d

Economic problems again feature heavily in today’s Russian papers: “More & more regions of Russia are facing a shortage of petrol” ▪️ “Devaluation of the rouble is inevitable” ▪️ “Russians have less and less money left over.” #ReadingRussia

"More & more Russian regions facing petrol shortage" says Russian paper

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 29d

Couldn’t be clearer. One Russian paper lays out Moscow’s position on the war: “The Kremlin believes Russia is slowly but surely achieving its goals in Ukraine. So Moscow doesn't intend to stop or feel any desire for half-hearted solutions & half-baked compromises” #ReadingRussia

In Russia mobile internet shutdowns "no longer a rare occurrence" admits Russian paper.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today’s Russian papers offer a mixture of geo-political bravado & concern for the domestic economy. You’ll find “Global liberalism is a spent force” & “Europe is crazy about war with Russia.” But also: “Budget deficit’s a serious problem for the Russian economy.” #ReadingRussia

"Budget deficit's a serious problem for the Russian economy" Russian paper warns.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Sep 6

In Vladivostok Vladimir Putin warned that foreign troops in Ukraine would be viewed by Russia as “legitimate targets.” (But what, I asked his spokesman, about North Korean troops in Russia?) Our report from Vladivostok. Thanks to the Moscow team.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thanks so much. Glad you liked it.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 30

“Raisa liked my singing.” My jam sessions with Mikhail Gorbachev, who died three years ago today.

My jam sessions with Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the USSR.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 29

“Russia’s economy is rapidly approaching freezing point,” warns one Russian paper today, adding “The economy risks going into the red.” Another paper reports: Russia’s Education Ministry has sent schools “a list of patriotic songs for children to learn.” #ReadingRussia

"Russia's economy rapidly approaching freezing point" warns Russian paper

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 27

In today’s Russian papers: Russia bans the International Baccalaureate & plans to withdraw from European Convention against Torture. One paper writes: “The authorities are demonstrating Russia is no longer accountable to the global community.” #ReadingRussia

Russia to withdraw from European Convention against Torture

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 26

A gasoline shortage is headline news in today's Russian papers, which report: “Russia on the verge of a full-scale fuel crisis” and “In Primorye [Russian Far East] & Khabarovsk region drivers report kilometre-long queues at gas stations.” #ReadingRussia

"Russia on the verge of full-scale fuel crisis" reports Russian paper

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 25

I wish I had a copy. Perhaps it's gathering dust somewhere in the Soviet TV archives.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thanks for watching the press review - and for listening to my 'From our own correspondent' dispatch.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 25

In today’s Russian papers no sign that Moscow’s position on Ukraine has changed. But plenty of indications of economic problems: “business stagnation”, “one in two Russians looking for a second job", petrol prices “hit new record high.” #ReadingRussia

Russia's economic problems & the view of Trump: today's Russian papers.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 24

Russian state TV reacts positively to President Trump showing off a photo of him & Putin in Alaska. “Donald Trump’s impressions of the Alaska summit haven’t lost their shine…” the reporter says.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thank you Hamk for your memories.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thanks Jo.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thank you. At least we managed to get a glimpse of the stunning nature before leaving.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 23

My dad loved the music of John Denver. His songs were always playing on long family car journeys. So, to accompany images from my recent trip to Alaska, I play John Denver’s Alaska and Me.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · Aug 20

Following the meeting of Trump, Zelensky & European leaders one Russian paper says “Zelensky & Europeans poured sugar into the gas tank of the Alaska negotiations. They sweet-talked Trump.” Another paper: “Details of Ukraine settlement are more & more confusing.” #ReadingRussia

Russian paper: "Zelensky & Europeans pour sugar into gas tank of the Alaska talks"

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