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Central Asia Drifts Out of Russia’s Orbit as Ukraine War Rages

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Russia is losing influence over former Soviet nations in Central Asia as the war in Ukraine increasingly strains Moscow&rsquo...
Land grab

Russia Proxies Hold Breakaway Polls in Ukraine

Kremlin-held regions of eastern and southern Ukraine entered the second day of voting to become part of Russia on Saturday, in referendums dismissed...
'military operation'

LIVE | Ukraine War: As It's Happening

The latest breaking news and developments in Russia's deadly attack on Ukraine.
'i don't want to go'

Anti-Draft Protesters Block Highway in Russia’s Dagestan

Russians protesting President Vladimir Putin’s “partial” call-up of reservists to fight in Ukraine blocked traffic on a highway in the...
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nationalist expertise

Explainer: Who Are Russia’s Pro-War Bloggers And Why Are They Important?

These hawkish, patriotic commentators are outspoken supporters of Russia’s invasion.

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dodging the draft

Russians Evade Conscription in Istanbul as Mobilization Rumors Become Reality

ISTANBUL — Alexander, 23, remembers panic-buying a ticket from St. Petersburg to this Turkish metropolis shortly after Russia launched its invasion...

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to the front

‘We Just Started Crying’: Call-Up Gains Steam as Russians Receive Draft Papers

Thousands of men across Russia were handed draft papers and NGOs helping conscripts were flooded with requests for help Thursday amid the military mobilization...
The Word's Worth

Newspeak in the New Russia

What they say and what they mean are two very different things.
conscription

‘I Don’t Want to Be Cannon Fodder’: Panic and Fear as Russia Begins Mobilization

Thousands of conscription-age Russian men appeared to be attempting to flee the country Wednesday as others planned how to avoid being sent to the front...
ukraine_war

Russians Protest Putin's Ukraine Mobilization, in Photos

Over 1,300 people were detained across Russia on Wednesday at rallies against the military mobilization announced earlier in the day by President Vladimir...
no precedent

Explainer: What Does Russia’s ‘Partial Mobilization’ Mean?

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a “partial mobilization” early Wednesday after seven months of warfare in Ukraine that have taken...

opinion

opinion Nikolaus von Twickel

Russia’s Rushed Referendums

opinion Tatiana Stanovaya

Kharkiv Retreat: What Will Military Losses Mean for Russia’s Domestic Politics?

opinion Alexander Etkind

The Unbearable Lightness of Western Pundits

opinion Alexandra Borissova

Are Russians Science Savvy?

opinion Andrei Pertsev

Kremlin Must Placate Its Supporters Amid Outrage Over Kharkiv Retreat

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Visa Ban: The Sanction the West Should Impose

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Photos and Videos

ukraine_war

Russians Protest Putin's Ukraine Mobilization, in Photos

recaptured region

In Photos: Kharkiv Region Returns to Normalcy After Russian Occupation

destruction and hope

In Photos: De-Occupied Izyum Following Ukraine's Counteroffensive

royal meetings

In Photos: Queen Elizabeth II and Russian Leaders Over the Decades

Business

sanctions pressure

Uzbekistan Suspends Russia's Mir Payment System

Uzbekistan suspended the Russian alternative payment system Mir on Friday amid U.S. pressure on the few countries using the service to drop it. Russia...
high hopes

Russia Says Economy to Shrink Less Than Forecast

Russia's sanctions-hit economy will shrink by less than previously forecast this year and return to growth in 2024 on the back of domestic demand and investment...
going flat

PepsiCo Ends Production in Russia – Reuters

The move comes nearly six months after the company promised to suspend production in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
sanctions compliance

Major Turkish Banks Halt Use of Russia’s Mir Payment System

Russian travelers are now being advised to travel abroad with cash in hand.
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arts and life

weekend kitchen

How Russian Solyanka Was Born From Polish Bigos

Solyanka is one of Russian dishes that has a very convoluted and confusing history. Is it a soup or a main course of stewed cabbage? Is it spelled  ...
The Word's Worth

Newspeak in the New Russia

What they say and what they mean are two very different things.
foreign agents

Pop Diva Alla Pugacheva Comes Out Against the War

She asked the Ministry to Justice to make her a foreign agent with her husband.
long read

Elizabeth Wilson Chronicles the Miraculous Life of Maria Yudina

"Playing With Fire" is one of 10 books shortlisted for the 2022 Pushkin House Book Prize.
weekend kitchen

Apple Aspic: Down With Stereotypes!

Foreigners generally don't like Russian meat jellies and aspics. So try an apple aspic first!
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the new diaspora

dodging the draft

Russians Evade Conscription in Istanbul as Mobilization Rumors Become Reality

ISTANBUL — Alexander, 23, remembers panic-buying a ticket from St. Petersburg to this Turkish metropolis shortly after Russia launched its invasion...
tension in tbilisi

‘We Don’t Want To Serve Occupiers’: Backlash in Georgia Against Russian Emigres

Some Georgian businesses require Russian customers to state they don’t support the invasion of Ukraine. 
denied entry

Rising Numbers of Russians Barred From Georgia, Activists Say

“I would not advise other activists to move to Georgia," said one Russian recently not allowed into the South Caucasus country.
'security threat'

Poland, Baltics Agree EU Visa Ban Plan for Russians – Statement

The restrictions will enter into force on Sept. 19.
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