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Russian Press at a Glance, Monday, August 26, 2013

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Russian Press at a Glance, Monday, August 26, 2013

10:58 26/08/2013

A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today

Snowden Stayed in Moscow Due to Cuba’s Position – Report
09:07 26/08/2013
US fugitive intelligence contractor Edward Snowden stayed in Moscow in late June and did not fly to Cuba because Cuban authorities would have denied him landing under US pressure, a Russian business daily reported Monday citing sources.
Moscow Says Obama’s Visit to Russia Postponed Not Cancelled
16:11 22/08/2013
US President Barack Obama's official visit to Russia has been postponed, not cancelled, a Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
After Manning’s Verdict, No Hope of Fair Trial for Snowden – Lawyer
07:18 22/08/2013
The recent sentencing of Army Pfc. Bradley Manning clearly demonstrates that there will be no fair trial in the United States for another leaker, Edward Snowden, his Russian attorney said on Wednesday.
US ‘Shooting Self in Foot’ in Row with Moscow over Snowden– US Lawmaker
23:37 21/08/2013
A senior US congressman said Wednesday that Washington would be “shooting itself in the foot” if it allows the row with Russia over US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden to further sour relations between the two countries and get in the way of a unique kinship between Russians and Americans.2
Russia Slams British Authorities Over Pressure on Guardian
19:05 21/08/2013
The Russian Foreign Ministry sharply criticized Wednesday a British crackdown on The Guardian newspaper over its publication of secret documents leaked by former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
US Left 5 Extradition Requests Unanswered – Russia
07:50 21/08/2013
Five of Russia’s extradition requests sent to the United States in the past few years have been left unanswered, a deputy Russian prosecutor general has said in an interview.1
Snowden-Linked Journalist’s Partner Threatens Legal Action Against UK
21:00 20/08/2013
The partner of a Guardian journalist who worked with Edward Snowden has threatened legal action against the British government over being detained Sunday at Heathrow Airport, the BBC said Tuesday.
Amnesty International Slams Snowden-Linked Detention in UK
21:08 19/08/2013
Amnesty International on Monday described as “unlawful and unwarranted” the detention by British authorities of the significant other of a journalist who worked with Edward Snowden.
Russian Press at a Glance, Monday, August 19, 2013
10:14 19/08/2013
A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today
Google, Russian Senators to Talk Data Protection
15:49 18/08/2013
A delegation of tech giant Google will arrive in Russia in mid-September to discuss the data protection of Gmail users in Russia, a Russian lawmaker said on Sunday.
Snowden Not Interrogated by Russian Security Services - Assange
01:24 17/08/2013
Fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden was not interrogated by special services after his arrival to Russia, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said on Friday.1
NSA Violated Privacy Rules ‘Thousands of Times’ – Report
20:30 16/08/2013
The US National Security Agency (NSA) violated laws and regulations thousands of times annually in recent years in capturing and storing surveillance data on US and foreign citizens, the Washington Post reported Friday.1
Snowden Says Media ‘Misled’ By Father’s Associates
17:08 16/08/2013
Fugitive intelligence leaker Edward Snowden contacted a popular US news website, The Huffington Post, and said media have been “misled” by associates of his father, Lon Snowden, and have published “false” claims about his situation, the website said Friday.1
Chinese Electric Car Tech Maker Seeks ‘Snowden’ Trademark
15:13 16/08/2013
A Chinese company has applied to register “Snowden” as a trademark for innovative electric car technology that it claims is as dramatic as US intelligence fugitive Edward Snowden's leaked secrets, the South China Morning Post reported.
Snowdens’ Father-Son Online Chat Leaves Attorneys Furious — Source
21:34 15/08/2013
Attorneys for fugitive intelligence leaker Edward Snowden and his father are fuming over a transatlantic discussion the two men apparently had through an encrypted website, a source close to the case said Thursday.2
Russians Say Snowden Only Wanted to Expose Intrusion – Poll
20:51 15/08/2013
Most Russians believe that fugitive former US intelligence worker Edward Snowden had only wanted the world to know about the American government infringing on private lives, a new poll showed Thursday.
Snowden’s Dad Talked to Son Despite Danger - Attorney
14:51 15/08/2013
Lon Snowden, the father of fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, has gotten in touch with his son via the Internet because his fatherly feelings proved stronger than security considerations, his son’s attorney told RIA Novosti Thursday.
View From the Global Tank: Obama-Putin: Now It's Personal?
18:47 14/08/2013
US President Barack Obama’s August 7 decision to cancel the meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin reflects the need for a pause in such summits. However, the words the American leader chose to use could provoke a tit-for-tat that would make it hard for the two countries to cooperate, even on issues of mutual interest.
No Progress in Russia-NATO Missile Defense Talks – Official
16:44 14/08/2013
Missile defense talks between Russian and NATO military officials in the past 10 days have reached another impasse, Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said Wednesday.

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