
The Russian ruble is trading at 63.67 to the dollar and 68.34 to the ruble. Brent crude is selling for $54.92.
The following headlines are taken from RBC, Interfax, Republic, Novaya Gazeta, UPI, Yahoo, and Caucasian Knot.
- Putin Expresses Condolences to Obama For Night Club Fire in Oakland Where 33 Died
- Islamic State Leader Killed in North Caucasus Region, Russian Security Says; Russian Security Service Says Killed North Caucasus Islamic State 'Emir'
Translation: Navalny in court: "We proved that the trial was fabricated."
- Ombudsman Calls 'Positive' Transfer of Dadin to Different Lab Colony
- Memorial Declares Man Arrested for Catching Pokemon in a Cathedral a Political Prisoner
What We're Reading
- Can Trump Really Do Deals with Vladimir Putin? by Colin P. Clarke and William Courtney [English]
- 'I Ask for A Little Less Pain' - Popular Instagram account shows sad scenes in Russia [Russian]
- Gref Tries to Obtain Bank Loan Disguised as Disabled Man [Russian]
- Pushing Back on Russian Meddling in Western Elections
-- Catherine A. Fitzpatrick