There is, of course, no ‘conspiracy, and no foreign government (at least no longer) controlling western media’s agenda towards Russia. But there are several heavyweight editors and East European specialists who have been unwittingly influenced by analysts and commentators who are promulgating their own agenda. These ‘agents of influence’, erudite and backed by impeccable credentials, have reduced the custodians of western media independence and hoodwinked them into taking a hostile position to today’s Russia.

Business Special Report is a small contribution to redress the balance. By making the magazine as widely available through the Internet and expanding our coverage and reach on the world wide web we hope you, our reader, will use this tool to provide an alternative view to your friends, colleagues, and contacts in the west than the one they are being fed in their national media.

Your view is important to us. Please read this issue. I hope you enjoy it. But your comments in any case are welcome. Tell me what you enjoy; what you disagree with and what you want to see more, or less, of in our coverage.

John Bonar, Publisher of BSR Magazine