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Poor Economic Policy, Rosneftegaz Affair, and Putin’s Signals to the U.S.

October 29 – November 4

Details: 04 November 2016

IMR is launching a new series—a weekly Russian media roundup for our English-speaking readers. Every Friday we will be sending you a short digest of the five best articles from the Russian media to provide an in-depth look into expert discussions inside Russia. If you want this roundup to be delivered to your mailbox, please let us know by sending a request to info@imrussia.org.

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “I am almost certain there will be a future weakening of the ruble”

Details: 01 November 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes the Russian Central Bank’s statistics for the first three quarters of 2016 and sees reason for both optimism and pessimism.

Details: Media Must-Reads

Cold War 2.0, Realistic Reset with Putin, and Russia’s New Abnormality

October 24-30

Details: 30 October 2016

In this week’s Western media highlights, the Guardian discusses the deteriorating relationship between Russia and the West, which it has labeled “Cold War 2.0.” And Leonid Bershidsky weighs in on the Kremlin’s deny-all tactics, arguing that U.S. Democrats could borrow from Russian officials’ playbook on issues of security. In the Russian media, analysts argue that optimism about the alleged revival of the Russian economy may be premature and that the Kremlin’s constant “saber-rattling” is meant to provoke fear and anxiety in the West.

Details: Media Must-Reads

The Hawk on Russia Policy, the Threat from Russia, and Vitaly Mutko’s Career End

October 17-23

Details: 23 October 2016

In this week’s Western highlights, David Sanger in The New York Times details the U.S. administration policy on Russia and Hillary Clinton’s “hawkish” stance, which is unusual for a Democratic candidate. And in its editorial, The Economist discusses what the West can do about the Kremlin’s aggression. In the Russian media, experts weighed on the speaking practices of Russian officials, the upcoming crisis that may hit Russia’s economy, and a surprising promotion for Vitaly Mutko, the Russian sports minister named among those responsible for the country’s doping scandal.

Details: Event Briefings

Syria Talk Suspension: “Terrifying Balance” With No Clear Victors

Details: 20 October 2016; Daniel Frey

On October 11, the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., held a teleconference titled “The United States, Russia, and Syria: What Comes Next After Ceasefire Talk Suspension.” A group of Russia and Middle East experts discussed the situation on the ground, the drivers of Kremlin foreign policy, and what the United States can do about it..

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