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RT @BBCSteveR: In today’s Russian papers:
* “The surrender of Lyman becomes a political problem.”
* Mobilisation “has rocked the boat of political stability.”
* The world “on the edge of a [nuclear] catastrophe.” #ReadingRussia http://bbc.in/3rsxfzf https://twitter.com/BBCSteveR/status/1576823713252757505/video/1

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RT @BBCSteveR: In today’s Russian papers: reaction to Russia's Kherson retreat. Plus: “Our system is geared to the search for a great leader. His decisions are not up for discussion. So he mustn’t make mistakes, for there’s no mechanism to correct them.” #ReadingRussia https://twitter.com/BBCSteveR/status/1590600147808841731/video/1

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Interesting look at today's Russian papers.

Looking beyond yesterday's UAV raid, I find the final line in Kommersant's article worth noting.

"The most important thing is that at some point we actually figure out what our victory means"
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@BBCSteveR:
What are today's Russian papers saying about yesterday’s drone attack? One concludes: “Moscow's becoming a city on the frontline…it’s a real possibility now that you’ll be woken up by a contraption with several kilograms of explosives flying through your window.” #ReadingRussia https://t.co/MsUUfFoKMI

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RT @BBCSteveR: Today’s Russian newspapers on Prigozhin’s armed uprising:
“Russia displayed its vulnerability, to the whole world & to itself.”
“The events of 24 June will have long term consequences for the country…” #ReadingRussia https://twitter.com/BBCSteveR/status/1673235112304189446/video/1

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RT @BBCSteveR: Today’s Russian newspapers report on military conscription age being extended to 30. The headline in one paper: “In the Duma they smell a big war.” #ReadingRussia https://t.co/89yxV0cGKG

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RT @BBCSteveR: Back to the future? One Russian newspaper this morning writes: "The onward march to the USSR has indeed become quite noticeable recently." #ReadingRussia

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RT @BBCSteveR: Even some of the most pro-Kremlin Russian newspapers admit today that Ukraine’s cross-border attack has achieved some success. One paper says Kyiv “made a strong move with unpleasant consequences for our side.” Another: “the enemy is acting skilfully & daringly...” #ReadingRussia

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RT @BBCSteveR: There’s an Interesting opinion piece today in one of the (ultra) pro-Kremlin papers. It offers clues to how life inside Russia may change as a result of Ukraine’s Kursk offensive. #ReadingRussia

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RT @BBCSteveR: Looking for clues in today’s Russian papers to how Moscow might react to Ukraine striking Russia with ATACMS missiles. In one paper: “Starting World War III over strikes on an arms depot in Bryansk region would probably be short-sighted.” #ReadingRussia

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RT @BBCSteveR: Looking for clues in today’s Russian papers to how Moscow might react to Ukraine striking Russia with ATACMS missiles. In one paper: “Starting World War III over strikes on an arms depot in Bryansk region would probably be short-sighted.” #ReadingRussia

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RT @BBCSteveR: Today’s Russian papers on today’s economic problems in Russia: “Butter 30% more expensive than last year...price of potatoes up 65%.” Plus, the rouble falls past 100 against the dollar & “Chinese banks tighten checks on payments...” #ReadingRussia

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RT @BBCSteveR: Today’s Russian papers predict “a reconfiguration of the whole system of international relations”, highlight a “deep crisis in the Western camp” & suggest European leaders are “dreaming” if they think Russia will agree to their plan for a partial truce in Ukraine #ReadingRussia