How the Opportunist in the Kremlin Took Advantage of Coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak provided an opening for the Putin administration to manage opposition and shape the next election cycle.
Tag: Vladimir Putin
Russia in Syria’s Idlib: Why the Kremlin Cares
Syria's northwestern Idlib province is the geopolitical center point of Russian involvement in the nation's civil war. Russia's only naval ...
Putin May Extend Term Over ‘Threats to Russia’, Coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved legislation allowing him to stay in power beyond 2024 due to global instability and ...
Russian MPS Give Quick First Approval to Putin Reforms
The breakneck speed of the changes has fuelled speculation about Putin's plans, with some saying he is laying the groundwork ...
‘Getting Russia Off Its Knees:’ How Putin Ensures His Legacy Far Beyond 2024
The question is not if Putin will leave power in 2024: he won’t. Instead, he is laying down the foundation ...
Medvedev’s Resignation: The End of Tandemocracy in Russia?
The end of Russia’s Putin-Medvedev ruling tandem and the legislative changes are far from a modernization breakthrough promised by the ...
Russian Government Resigns as Putin Proposes Constitutional Shake-Up
In a televised meeting with the Russian president, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the proposals would make significant changes to ...
Russians Protest Over Crackdown in Growing Solidarity Campaign
On Wednesday, the campaign grew as hundreds of people including popular actors waited in line to stage one-man pickets outside ...
Tears, Fear as Russian Students Jailed Over Opposition Protests
"I don't know if I'll become free myself, but Russia definitely will."
Same Putin, Different Russia: What is Behind the Waves of Protests?
As generations have changed, Russia has started to see more protests organized by predominantly young people who want more than ...
Georgia’s Ongoing Demonstrations Are a Win for Democracy
Georgia's ongoing protests show the will, readiness, and desire of Georgian people for progressive democratic processes and show that Georgia, ...
NGOs Call on Russia to Drop ‘Sovereign’ Internet Bill
Ten international rights organizations on Wednesday called on Russia to drop a bill that would enable authorities to isolate the ...
Moscow Hesitant to Welcome Ukraine’s New Leader
Russia's reaction to comedian Volodymyr Zelensky's poll win in Ukraine has been mixed, with the Kremlin refusing to congratulate him.
Disrespecting Russian Authorities is Going to Be Really Expensive
By introducing a controversial set of bills on posting "disrespectful" information about the state and spreading «fake news» online, Russian ...
Russia’s Virtual Moral Police: Toxic Subculture in Pursuit of Purity
A members-only Russian online misogynic community has exploded in popularity to 150,000 members in just over two years. Male State ...
The President Who Keeps Crying Wolf: Trump, Russia, and the Mueller Probe
President Trump burned his credibility long ago, by lying about demonstrably false things to the American public. It is reasonable ...
Putin Signs Laws Against ‘Disrespecting’ Authorities, Fake news
Another piece of legislation allows authorities to decide what amounts to "fake news" and gives a media watchdog the power ...
Russian MPs Vote to Punish Media For ‘Fake News’
Critics say the bill is vaguely worded and would have large scope for abuse, further complicating the difficult and sometimes ...
Will Belarus’ IT Strategy Loosen Russia’s Tightening Grip?
In a bid to attract foreign investors and disconnect its economy from Russia, Belarus launched a new, digital trading platform. ...
Yunarmia: Meet the Young Russian ‘Guardians of Order’
Russia's youth army Yunarmia cleverly redesigns military-patriotic education in a cool and attractive form and enjoys exceptional internal popularity and ...
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