There should be Hikiwake: Putin describes solution for Russia-Japan island dispute in Judo terms

Absence of a peace treaty after WWII remains the major issue in Russian-Japanese relations. While there’s no solution for it, Moscow would prefer a “draw,” President Vladimir Putin said using a Judo term for the possible outcome. … Read More >There should be Hikiwake: Putin describes solution for Russia-Japan island dispute in Judo terms

100-strong terrorist cell busted in Russian prison where management was on the take – investigators

A wide-ranging probe involving multiple agencies has busted a large terrorist cell operating inside a prison in southern Russia. Senior management at the jail stand accused of taking bribes to turn a blind eye. … Read More >100-strong terrorist cell busted in Russian prison where management was on the take – investigators

Because of the Jews? Yuri Slezkine, professor of Russian history at UC Berkeley

The ‘Jews running the world’ may be one of the dirtiest conspiracies for some, but not for our guest today. A scholar of Jewish history, he maintains that Jews are indeed overrepresented in many key occupations and played a vital role in all major pursuits of the 20th century – from capitalism and liberalism to nationalism and socialism. … Read More >Because of the Jews? Yuri Slezkine, professor of Russian history at UC Berkeley