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Russia continues to celebrate the Putin-Trump call. Today’s Russian papers: “Trump’s stance couldn’t be more advantageous to Moscow.” “Trump is our ideological partner.” Another paper tells European leaders: “Just breathe in the smell of the new world order.” #ReadingRussia

In Moscow no hint of compromise. Russia continues to attack Ukraine. One Russian newspaper this week told European leaders to "breathe in the smell of the new world order." My thoughts on the last two weeks. bbc.com/news/articles/…

From today’s Russian papers: “Moscow’s desire [not to alienate Trump] takes second place to its priority: a convincing victory in Ukraine.” One paper writes in detail about Russia’s economic problems. Plus, a Kremlin advisor claims “legally the USSR still exists.” #ReadingRussia

First, a statue of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin appears in the Moscow Metro. Then a Kremlin adviser says that “from a legal standpoint the USSR still exists.” In Russia the past hangs over the present. My report from Moscow.

I’m currently on leave away from Moscow. But before I left, I asked Russians about their hopes & their concerns.

Caught up with Elon Musk’s father, Errol, in Moscow and asked him: “What have you advised your son to do in terms of his relationship with President Trump?” BBC News (UK)

Today’s Russian press on the rupture between Donald Trump & Elon Musk: * “There isn’t room for two narcissists in the same lair.” * “It’s a sign of the growing crisis with Trump’s policy direction” * “When you chop Elon, the chips fly.” #ReadingRussia

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In today’s Russian papers: “The Russian economy is displaying alarming symptoms…you hear talk of stagnation, recession…” Plus, “sales of residential real estate plummet 40%” & less trade between Russia & China. #ReadingRussia

I’ve been re-reading a newspaper I bought in Moscow 35 years ago. I knew at the time that the front-page story was important. But I couldn’t imagine what would happen a year later. #ReadingRussia

My musical tribute to a musical genius: Brian Wilson, the creative force behind The Beach Boys, who died this week at the age of 82.

Presidents Putin & Trump held a phone call about the situation in the Middle East. According to the Kremlin, Putin "condemned the Israeli operation." But the two leaders "did not rule out a return to negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme." Putin wished Trump happy birthday.

One Russian paper today: “There are pluses for Moscow from the Iran-Israel conflict.” But another paper warns of “potential costs for Moscow. The fact remains Russia couldn’t prevent Israel striking a country with which Russia had signed a strategic partnership.” #ReadingRussia