State media trumpets unprecedented soars in income. But Russians don't feel better off for it.

Russians who don't want to be part of Putin's war are placed at the bottom of the hierarchy of victims and their avenues for safety are closing.

HIV diagnoses are decreasing across the world — except in Russia. The reasons are purely political.

The law stripping anti-corruption agencies of their independence provides ammunition should energize Kyiv's allies to increase their support.

Russia portrays itself as a land of harmony. But the reality for Black people in Russia is one of racism, violence and apathy from the authorities.

With some of Russia's largest banks preparing to seek bailout talks, it is clear the country's financial balancing act will not last.

Instead of putting their lives at risk, Russians are happy to support the war in other ways so long as they are not inconvenienced.

Russia may act as though international law does not matter. But there is still an untried way to bring justice to its victims that hurts the Kremlin.

Lukashenko is trying to squeeze as much out of potential peace talks for as long as he can. Washington appears prepared to play along.

Trump may have hardened his position on Russia. But his 50-day ultimatum could stop the imposition of much harsher actions.

From ghoulish gloating to performative righteousness, the response of Russia's exiled opposition was empty and disjointed.

Golos shone a light on the darkening world of Russia's sham elections. It shut down this week after years of attacks from the authorities.

An anonymous journalist shares why he stayed in the country and continues reporting for banned media, including The Moscow Times.

The Transportation Minister was the textbook official of Putin’s Kremlin. However he died, the position of Russia’s elite is less certain.

Coming from Russia, I sees echoes of Putin when Trump says protesters "hate" their country.

Russia has passed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and ramped up censorship. But criminal cases remain rare and indiscriminate persecution is unlikely.

The South Caucasus countries are far from allies. But one thing they have in common is a fracturing relationship with the Kremlin.

Paying teenagers to give birth and restricting access to family planning will only mean families will be locked in situations that discourage childrearing...