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How does Moscow view Donald Trump at the end of 2025? One Russian paper today: “The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World…he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold to be destroyed…” #ReadingRussia youtu.be/7EwZNk6KgHU
"Russian industry has entered a perfect storm" warns Russian paper.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
How does Moscow view Donald Trump at the end of 2025? One Russian paper today: “The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World…he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold to be destroyed…” #ReadingRussia youtu.be/7EwZNk6KgHU
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From today’s Russian papers: “The US has de facto pulled out of the anti-Russia coalition.” On the Russian economy, one paper predicts VAT hike will spark “inflationary spiral.” Another warns: “Severe labour shortage. More than 800,000 blue-collar workers needed.” #ReadingRussia
Russian papers warn of "inflationary spiral" and "acute labour shortage."
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December 24, 2025 at 10:31 AM
From today’s Russian papers: “The US has de facto pulled out of the anti-Russia coalition.” On the Russian economy, one paper predicts VAT hike will spark “inflationary spiral.” Another warns: “Severe labour shortage. More than 800,000 blue-collar workers needed.” #ReadingRussia
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I asked Vladimir Putin: “What future are you planning, are you building for your country?” Here’s his full reply.
I asked Vladimir Putin: "What future are you planning for Russia?"
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December 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I asked Vladimir Putin: “What future are you planning, are you building for your country?” Here’s his full reply.
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🇨🇦 If you are a Canadian who still wants to travel to the US, you may want to put that thought aside.
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🇨🇦 If you are a Canadian who still wants to travel to the US, you may want to put that thought aside.
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
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One Russian paper today: ““We will not agree to a truce because we need the capitulation of Ukraine.” Meanwhile: “Nearly 60% of Russian regions have a hole in their budgets of over 600 billion roubles, almost 11 times more than in 2022.” #ReadingRussia
"Nearly 60% of Russian regions have hole in their budgets over 600 billion roubles": Russian paper.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
One Russian paper today: ““We will not agree to a truce because we need the capitulation of Ukraine.” Meanwhile: “Nearly 60% of Russian regions have a hole in their budgets of over 600 billion roubles, almost 11 times more than in 2022.” #ReadingRussia
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Today’s Russian papers are loving the new US national security strategy. One Russian paper on the implications for Europe: “Trump isn’t their Daddy any more.” Kremlin spokesman comments: “The adjustments in the updated strategy correspond in many ways to our vision” #ReadingRussia
“Trump’s not their Daddy any more.” Russian paper on Europe, over new US national security strategy
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December 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Today’s Russian papers are loving the new US national security strategy. One Russian paper on the implications for Europe: “Trump isn’t their Daddy any more.” Kremlin spokesman comments: “The adjustments in the updated strategy correspond in many ways to our vision” #ReadingRussia
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Today’s Russian papers on chances of a peace deal: “Don't count on Russia making noticeable concessions.” But: “If proposals are acceptable to Russia, one could talk of a summit in Budapest.” Meanwhile, Russia’s “economic malaise betrayed by rise in wage arrears." #ReadingRussia
What today's Russian papers are saying about the prospects for a Ukraine peace deal
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December 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Today’s Russian papers on chances of a peace deal: “Don't count on Russia making noticeable concessions.” But: “If proposals are acceptable to Russia, one could talk of a summit in Budapest.” Meanwhile, Russia’s “economic malaise betrayed by rise in wage arrears." #ReadingRussia
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Today one Russian newspaper writes: “With its strikes on Russia, Kyiv is demonstrating it doesn’t want peace.” But what about Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine? Here’s a look at how one headline can say so much about Moscow’s approach. #ReadingRussia
One headline in a Russian paper can say so much
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November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Today one Russian newspaper writes: “With its strikes on Russia, Kyiv is demonstrating it doesn’t want peace.” But what about Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine? Here’s a look at how one headline can say so much about Moscow’s approach. #ReadingRussia
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I’ve been looking back at my old Russian newspaper reviews. They highlight how much Russia has changed - and signs of what lay ahead. #ReadingRussia
What the Russian papers used to write about: re-watching my old paper reviews.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I’ve been looking back at my old Russian newspaper reviews. They highlight how much Russia has changed - and signs of what lay ahead. #ReadingRussia
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In today’s Russian papers: the new icebreaker Stalingrad, 14-year-olds can now be prosecuted for sabotage & “Russia’s industry is somewhere between stagnation and decline.” #ReadingRussia
"Russian industry is somewhere between stagnation and decline,” says Russian paper.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
In today’s Russian papers: the new icebreaker Stalingrad, 14-year-olds can now be prosecuted for sabotage & “Russia’s industry is somewhere between stagnation and decline.” #ReadingRussia
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“The Russian car market is on the way to becoming like Cuba, or the USSR", reports one Russian paper today. Another writes about “the crisis in mortgages and housing construction.” #ReadingRussia
"Russia's car market on the way to becoming like Cuba, or the USSR” warns Russian paper
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November 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
“The Russian car market is on the way to becoming like Cuba, or the USSR", reports one Russian paper today. Another writes about “the crisis in mortgages and housing construction.” #ReadingRussia
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Today one Russian paper suggests the US midterms “could undermine Donald Trump’s power & hurt Russia.” Other papers focus on Russia’s economic problems: “Zero growth in the 4th quarter…a gradual increase in crisis phenomena in manufacturing.” #ReadingRussia
Russian paper suggests the US midterm elections could "hurt Russia"
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November 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Today one Russian paper suggests the US midterms “could undermine Donald Trump’s power & hurt Russia.” Other papers focus on Russia’s economic problems: “Zero growth in the 4th quarter…a gradual increase in crisis phenomena in manufacturing.” #ReadingRussia
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Today one Russian paper warns that “one Poseidon drone would be enough to send that cocky little island [Britain] to the bottom of the sea.” Other papers: “[China’s] imports of Russian oil down 21%”, plus “increased risk of bankruptcy” for Russian companies. #ReadingRussia
"China's imports of Russian oil down 21% - Russian paper
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November 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Today one Russian paper warns that “one Poseidon drone would be enough to send that cocky little island [Britain] to the bottom of the sea.” Other papers: “[China’s] imports of Russian oil down 21%”, plus “increased risk of bankruptcy” for Russian companies. #ReadingRussia
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Some Russian papers showcase the country’s new nuclear-powered cruise missile and underwater drone. Another paper: “Citizens have begun to actively economise on food.” #ReadingRussia
"Russians have begun to actively economise on food.” - Russian paper
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November 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Some Russian papers showcase the country’s new nuclear-powered cruise missile and underwater drone. Another paper: “Citizens have begun to actively economise on food.” #ReadingRussia
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From today’s Russian papers it doesn’t sound like Russia's about to stop fighting in Ukraine. Today's edition of MK: “For us, a cessation of hostilities is inadvisable." Plus, Russia’s petrol shortage is now "20% of monthly supplies." #ReadingRussia
"Russia's petrol shortage now 20% of standard monthly supplies”: Russian paper.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
From today’s Russian papers it doesn’t sound like Russia's about to stop fighting in Ukraine. Today's edition of MK: “For us, a cessation of hostilities is inadvisable." Plus, Russia’s petrol shortage is now "20% of monthly supplies." #ReadingRussia
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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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September 29, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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
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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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September 26, 2025 at 7:17 AM
In today’s #ReadingRussia I look at what the Russian newspapers are saying about ‘victory’…and the country’s economic problems.
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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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September 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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
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“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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August 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
“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
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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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August 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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
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In today’s Russian papers: a new nuclear submarine, “car manufacturing down 30%...car market in one of its worst crises”, plus a warning that “political rehabilitation” of dictator Joseph Stalin leads to “rehabilitation of Stalin’s methods and practices.” #ReadingRussia
Russia gets new nuclear sub, but "car market in crisis" - Russian papers
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July 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
In today’s Russian papers: a new nuclear submarine, “car manufacturing down 30%...car market in one of its worst crises”, plus a warning that “political rehabilitation” of dictator Joseph Stalin leads to “rehabilitation of Stalin’s methods and practices.” #ReadingRussia
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Today’s Russian papers focusing again on economic problems:
▪️ “To pay utility bills some Russians are falling into debt"
▪️ “Rise in bread prices outstripping inflation”
▪️“Cement factories on the brink”
▪️ Call to "freeze basic food prices to battle inflation"
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▪️ “To pay utility bills some Russians are falling into debt"
▪️ “Rise in bread prices outstripping inflation”
▪️“Cement factories on the brink”
▪️ Call to "freeze basic food prices to battle inflation"
#ReadingRussiahttps
Bread prices rising...cement factories shutting down...today's Russian papers on Russia's economy
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July 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Today’s Russian papers focusing again on economic problems:
▪️ “To pay utility bills some Russians are falling into debt"
▪️ “Rise in bread prices outstripping inflation”
▪️“Cement factories on the brink”
▪️ Call to "freeze basic food prices to battle inflation"
#ReadingRussiahttps
▪️ “To pay utility bills some Russians are falling into debt"
▪️ “Rise in bread prices outstripping inflation”
▪️“Cement factories on the brink”
▪️ Call to "freeze basic food prices to battle inflation"
#ReadingRussiahttps
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Flash floods, geo-political storm clouds and continuing war. Our latest report from Moscow for BBC News. Producer @bbcbentavener.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Flash floods, geo-political storm clouds and continuing war. Our latest report from Moscow for BBC News. Producer @bbcbentavener.bsky.social