It seems that the journalism community is up in arms over Richard Engel’s misleading story, claiming his phone was immediately hacked in a cafe in Moscow. According to The Wire, NBC has made attempts to clarify the story adding that Engel had clicked on malware to initiate the download. Does this completely negate the concept … Continue reading
The two most famous members have departed the band, according to the Pussy Riot website. This is to be expected. Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova have been on a public relations tour, paralleling the Olympics in Sochi. Their brave and truthful comments speak poorly of the Russian government, so it is natural to think Pussy Riot would … Continue reading
Let’s bring you up to speed. Aug 13. Putin visits Baku for the first time in 7 years. He visited Baku with Igor Sechin, head of Rosneft and LUKoil CEO Vagit Alekperov, on his way to Iran. Russia – Azerbaijan report they are discussing reversing the route of Ural crude oil transported through the Baku-Novorossiysk northern route pipeline. … Continue reading
[FP The Cable] Russia denies US Official entry Visa In an illustrious move of power, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs DENIED Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on human rights) a visa to enter the country. Having some experience in these issues, I know the U.S. Ambassador and the State Department … Continue reading
Tasting Wanderlust 