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'foreign agent' law

While Some Russian Exiles Join Georgia Protests, Others Keep Away

When thousands of Georgians protested this week, some Russian exiles joined rallies that would have been unthinkable in their homeland.
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domestic resistance

Russia's Anti-War Lobby Goes Online

Russia's anti-war movement moved online as police arrested hundreds at street protests attended by several thousand Russians.
'looks like justice'

'Polonium, Polonium': UK Theatre Stages Litvinenko Opera

"The Life & Death of Alexander Litvinenko" is inspired by a biography of the poisoned Kremlin critic and former FSB officer.
heart of the Arctic

Russia Asserts Presence in Arctic With Northern Military Base

Built on the ruins of an old Soviet site, Russia's "Arctic Trefoil" base is Moscow's key asset in the Arctic military race.
lessons learned

In Russian Arctic, Miner Nornickel Exhibits Green Goal

Arctic's worst polluter aims to transform into an environmentally friendly company.
Court Bound

Navalny Back in Moscow Court on Defamation Charges

During a theatrical trial Friday, the opposition figure sparred with the judge and prosecutor and mocked the veteran's grandson.
ON HOLD

Moscow Court Delays Navalny War Veteran Libel Trial

The hearing was later postponed due to Navalny's inability to attend.
armed and ready

Russia's Season of War Games Unites West-Weary Allies

"These exercises are the main annual test of the Russian Armed Forces' readiness to engage in a large-scale conflict," one analyst said.
final verdict

Russia Sentences U.S. Ex-Marine to 16 Years in Prison in Spy Trial

Paul Whelan's case has intensified tensions between Moscow and Washington and sparked speculation of a prisoner swap.
TESTING TIMES

Russians Check Virus Status as Moscow Rolls Out Mass Testing

Search for asymptomatic carriers continues as authorities start to relax lockdown measures.