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Maxim Samorukov
Are Russia and Ukraine Sliding Into War?
It's unlikely either side intends to unleash a war, but the absence of rational motives does not preclude the crisis spiraling out of control.
opinion
Vladimir Frolov
Biden Called Putin a Killer. Will That Change Anything?
Although Moscow will show restraint in its foreign policy response to “Biden’s slam”, its response at home promises to be much tougher.
opinion
Kirill Krivosheev
Why Russia Is Hedging Its Bets in Afghanistan
Moscow doesn’t see the current Afghan government as autonomous, and is trying to strike a balance between all the different forces at play.
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Kyrgyz Activists Face Women's Day Violence From 'Patriots'
Gender equality in Central Asia's most politically turbulent country has taken a back seat to what conservatives call "traditional values."
Vtimes Podcast
How the Internet Is Changing Politics
A new joint podcast series of VTimes and New Economic School (NES) that focuses on the Russian economy, healthcare system, education, and personal investments...
opinion
Yevgenia Albats
How Amnesty International Failed Alexei Navalny
Putin and his entourage will be forever grateful for Amnesty International's decision to strip Navalny of his 'prisoner of conscience status.'
opinion
Vladimir Frolov
How Russia Deals With the West After Navalny's Jailing
"Forgive the United States, ignore France and punish Germany," is Russia's newfound motto as pressure on the country rises.
opinion
Olivia Lazard
Moscow's Climate Change Dilemma
Russia risks paying for its climate change inaction over the coming decade.
2021 LOOK AHEAD
Russia in 2021: Will the Economy Recover?
Russia’s economy is handling the coronavirus better than most. But austerity, bruised businesses and cautious consumers set the stage for a slow recovery...
2021 LOOK AHEAD
Russia in 2021: A Corporate Reckoning?
The pandemic exposed deep divides in Russia’s corporate world. How will the recovery play out?
Tug-of-war
With Lake Baikal’s Key Protections Set to Expire, Russian Eco-Activists Sound the Alarm
Environmental experts and activists say upcoming deregulation could do significant harm to the lake's unique ecosystem.
opinion
Michael Kofman
A Look at the Military Lessons of the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
It would be a mistake for great and middle powers to ignore the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
LONG READ
Is the WHO Too Soft on Russia?
Critics fear Russia is using the WHO’s structural weaknesses to validate its coronavirus approach.
opinion
Simon Saradzhyan
Putin’s Nagorno-Karabakh Calculus Can Undermine Russian Clout in FSU
Russia’s decision not to employ leverage to stop the conflict in its early stages made a lasting impression on its allies.
opinion
Vladimir Frolov
No Longer 'Ours': With a Biden White House, the Kremlin Is Facing a Tough New Reality
The problem for Moscow is not so much the deterioration of relations under Biden: it is the readiness of the White House to minimize these relations.
opinion
Nigel Gould-Davies
Russia Policy Priorities for a Biden Presidency
A Biden administration would see a major shift in presidential attitudes towards Russia and Putin personally, which is unlikely to be welcome in Moscow...
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Soviet Diehards and Covid-19 Conspiracies: Inside Russia’s Anti-5G Movement
In a country widely viewed as the home of global disinformation, a Western conspiracy theory is flourishing.
opinion
Fyodor Lukyanov
Is Russia's Dialogue with the EU Coming to an End?
Sergei Lavrov's recent comments on the EU may sound extreme, but they were a long time in the making.
opinion
Domitilla Sagramoso
Why the Stakes in the Nagorno-Karabakh War Are So Much Higher This Time Round
Radical changes in the dynamics of the region over the past 25 years mean international actors have divided interests.
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