Steve Rosenberg

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg What today's Russian papers are saying about the prospects for a Ukraine peace deal

Today’s Russian papers on chances of a peace deal: “Don't count on Russia making noticeable concessions.” But: “If proposals are acceptable to Russia, one could talk of a summit in Budapest.” Meanwhile, Russia’s “economic malaise betrayed by rise in wage arrears." #ReadingRussia

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YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg 'A Red, Red Rose' - long-distance BBC collaboration

For St Andrew’s Day we present а long-distance musical collaboration. BBC Scotland Weather presenter Calum MacColl and I perform ‘A Red, Red Rose’ by Robert Burns. #StAndrewsDay

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg One headline in a Russian paper can say so much

Today one Russian newspaper writes: “With its strikes on Russia, Kyiv is demonstrating it doesn’t want peace.” But what about Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine? Here’s a look at how one headline can say so much about Moscow’s approach. #ReadingRussia

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg In the Russian papers, much scepticism about the peace plan.

In today’s Russian papers there’s scepticism over the current round of diplomacy. One paper: “The European-Ukrainian gang will ‘correct’ Trump’s plan so that it’s unacceptable for Russia.” Another: “I don’t think the Special Military Operation will end this year.” #ReadingRussia

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Thank you Lisa. I’m so glad you find the posts interesting.

45 years ago I made a pitch for the Director-General job. Didn’t get it – mind you, I was only 13. But I did get a reply from Ian Trethowan, who was DG at the time. All these years later I’m proud to work for the BBC.

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Thank you. As far as I can remember, there was never a culture here of the 'Sunday papers.' A few newspapers used to publish on Saturdays, but that's been reduced, I imagine for economic reasons.

Thank you so much for watching.

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg What the Russian papers used to write about: re-watching my old paper reviews.

I’ve been looking back at my old Russian newspaper reviews. They highlight how much Russia has changed - and signs of what lay ahead. #ReadingRussia

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg What messages was Vladimir Putin sending from a command post? And who to?

No signs of compromise in Moscow. Today one Russian newspaper states: “Putin is ready for talks on Ukraine on Russia’s terms.” Another paper points out: “After the Alaska summit, from our side there were no good will gestures. Just an intensification of attacks.” #ReadingRussia

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg "Recession in Russia almost inevitable" warns Russian paper.

Today one Russian paper is crowing over reports of a US-Russia peace plan: “Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine? That’s all in the past.” But the state of Russia’s economy is nothing to crow about: “Recession is almost inevitable.” Plus, one editorial, with two messages..? #ReadingRusia

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg "Russian industry is somewhere between stagnation and decline,” says Russian paper.

In today’s Russian papers: the new icebreaker Stalingrad, 14-year-olds can now be prosecuted for sabotage & “Russia’s industry is somewhere between stagnation and decline.” #ReadingRussia

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg "Russia's car market on the way to becoming like Cuba, or the USSR” warns Russian paper

“The Russian car market is on the way to becoming like Cuba, or the USSR", reports one Russian paper today. Another writes about “the crisis in mortgages and housing construction.” #ReadingRussia

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg "Half of all Russian clothes and shoe shops have shut down", says Russian paper

One Russian paper today reports that “Half of all clothes and shoe shops in Russia have shut down….[due to] drop in incomes & slowing economic growth.” Another wonders whether Russia is suffering from “economic stagnation or technical recession.” #ReadingRussia

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This morning I played the Brahms Lullaby on ‘Broadcasting House’ on BBC Radio 4. Wishing everyone, everywhere calmer, more peaceful times.

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg Do Russians want a leader with a 'strong hand'? Interesting editorial in a Russian paper.

Interesting editorial in one of today’s Russian papers. It states that in a political system like Russia's “politicians who find themselves in power get used to having more and more powers [and] have no external incentive to change.” #ReadingRussia

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg "Nearly 7,000 transport companies in Russia on verge of bankruptcy” - Russian paper.

From today’s Russian papers: “Nearly 7,000 transport companies in Russia on the verge of bankruptcy”, “A record one in four companies have overdue loans”, “decline in civilian sectors of industry.” #ReadingRussia

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg Russia: budget deficit grows and new "tax on gadgets"

In today’s Russian papers:
▪️ Russia’s budget deficit gets bigger
▪️ plans for a new “tax on gadgets”
▪️ a “cooling off period” for SIM cards
▪️t he dangers of rehabilitating Joseph Stalin
#ReadingRussia

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg Russian paper suggests the US midterm elections could "hurt Russia"

Today one Russian paper suggests the US midterms “could undermine Donald Trump’s power & hurt Russia.” Other papers focus on Russia’s economic problems: “Zero growth in the 4th quarter…a gradual increase in crisis phenomena in manufacturing.” #ReadingRussia

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg Russian paper points out that "almost everything is prohibited" in Russia

In today’s Russian papers: “Budget revenues still falling, trade with China declining" & ”petrol supply problems in the regions.” Plus an interesting editorial: “In a situation where almost everything is prohibited, a little something at least should be permitted” #ReadingRussia