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dnipro attack
‘I Couldn’t Stay Silent’: Anti-War ‘Flower Protests’ Spread to 60 Cities Across Russia
Russians continue to memorialize the dozens of Ukrainians killed in last month’s Russian missile strike on the city of Dnipro — one of the...
opinion
Arshak Makichyan
The Targeting of Russian Environmentalists Must End
As the political crackdown on any form of opposition in Russia continues almost a year into the Kremlin's criminal invasion of Ukraine, the persecution...
long-range weaponry
Western Allies Pledge Precision Rockets, Missile Systems to Kyiv
Western allies pledged precision rockets and missile systems to Ukraine on Friday, after President Volodymyr Zelensky called for sophisticated weapons...
soaring toll
U.S. Estimates Russian Casualties in Ukraine Nearing 200K – NYT
U.S. and other Western officials estimate that close to 200,000 Russian troops have been killed and wounded in Ukraine nearly one year into Moscow&rsquo...
‘financing terrorism’
Russia Jails Islamic Publisher for 17 Years on Terrorism Charges
A Moscow court has sentenced the head of a prominent Islamic publishing house to 17 years in prison on charges of financing a terrorist organization, Russia&rsquo...
funding the war
Russia to 'Nationalize' Ukraine Assets in Annexed Crimea
Russia on Friday said it will nationalize "foreign" assets in annexed Crimea — including those with Ukraine-linked ownership — and funnel some...
forced exit
Russia Orders Climate Activist’s Family Out of the Country
Russian authorities this week ordered the family members of the prominent climate and anti-war activist Arshak Makichyan to leave the country. Makichyan...
Editor's Pick
jailed mother
The Desperate Chechen Lawyer Offering Kadyrov a Human Swap
Human rights lawyer Abubakar Yangulbaev is no novice when it comes to standing up to Ramzan Kadyrov, the strongman leader of Russia’s republic of...
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opinion
Will Putin Announce Another Round of Mobilization?
Talk of a second mobilization wave in Russia has been on everyone’s lips in recent weeks. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov claimed it...
Editor's Pick
stream of letters
‘Not Forgotten’: Pen Pals Offer Solace to Russia’s Political Prisoners
YEREVAN, Armenia — At a recent event in Armenia’s capital, Olga Yelsakova was composing a letter to a longtime correspondent. That correspondent...
Editor's Pick
mercenary tales
Wagner Commander Who Fled Russia Details Summary Executions
An ex-commander with Russia’s notorious mercenary group Wagner who is currently seeking asylum in Norway described witnessing summary executions...
Editor's Pick
ukrainian strikes
Fear and Frustration in Moscow as Air Defense Systems Deployed
The installation of air defense systems in the center of the Russian capital in recent weeks has been met with fear and anger by locals — as well...
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difficult times
Russia’s Labor Migrants Struggle at Sharp End of Wartime Downturn
MOSCOW — “Last year was the worst in every sense,” taxi driver Valeriani said when asked what he thought of life in the Russian capital...
opinion
opinion
Arshak Makichyan
The Targeting of Russian Environmentalists Must End
opinion
Alexandra Prokopenko
The Risks of Russia’s Growing Dependence on the Yuan
opinion
Farida Rustamova
and
Maxim Tovkaylo
Will Putin Announce Another Round of Mobilization?
opinion
Andrei Pertsev
How the War in Ukraine Became a Magnet for Russia's Career Politicians
opinion
Prodolzhenie Sleduet
The Return of Russia's Foreign Agent Paranoia as Biological Imperative
opinion
Ivan U. Klyszcz
Lavrov's Africa Trip Reveals Limits to Russian Soft Power
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turning point
In Photos: Russia Marks 80th Anniversary of Stalingrad Victory
risk remains
In Photos: Kherson Reels from Deadly Russian Shelling
far below zero
In Photos: Deep Freeze Descends on Siberia
in the crossfire
In Photos: Life in Bakhmut as Russian and Ukrainian Forces Wage Fierce Battles
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dnipro attack
‘I Couldn’t Stay Silent’: Anti-War ‘Flower Protests’ Spread to 60 Cities Across Russia
Russians continue to memorialize the dozens of Ukrainians killed in last month’s Russian missile strike on the city of Dnipro — one of the...
jailed mother
The Desperate Chechen Lawyer Offering Kadyrov a Human Swap
Human rights lawyer Abubakar Yangulbaev is no novice when it comes to standing up to Ramzan Kadyrov, the strongman leader of Russia’s republic of...
mercenary tales
Wagner Commander Who Fled Russia Details Summary Executions
An ex-commander with Russia’s notorious mercenary group Wagner who is currently seeking asylum in Norway described witnessing summary executions...
stream of letters
‘Not Forgotten’: Pen Pals Offer Solace to Russia’s Political Prisoners
YEREVAN, Armenia — At a recent event in Armenia’s capital, Olga Yelsakova was composing a letter to a longtime correspondent. That correspondent...
civil society
'Final Nail in the Coffin': Activists Lament Moscow Helsinki Group Closure
Russian and international human rights activists on Thursday condemned the dissolution of the Moscow Helsinki Group (MHG), Russia's oldest independent...
Business
blocked revenue
Russia Enacts Oil Sale Ban on Price Cap-Compliant Countries
Russia’s ban on oil exports to countries and companies that adhere to a Western price cap aiming to constrain the Kremlin’s energy revenues...
positive growth
IMF Reverses Negative 2023 Forecast for Russian Economy
The Russian economy is predicted to grow 0.3% in 2023 despite setbacks from unprecedented Western sanctions over the Ukraine invasion, according to data...
white, black or green
Russia’s Top Automaker Hit By Car Paint Shortage
Russia’s top carmaker is facing a car paint shortage, limiting color options for car-buyers to white, black and dark green, Vedomosti business newspaper...
Pivot to Asia
Uzbekistan to Import Russian Gas for First Time Amid Energy Crisis
Uzbekistan will import natural gas from Russia for the first time ever as the Central Asian country faces an energy crisis, the authorities in Tashkent...
arts and life
the word's worth
Starting Anew or Again or Freshly Baked
A few thoughts on new being old or next or just the same old thing over and over again.
disappearing act
‘Harry Potter’ Films Removed From Russian Streaming Services
The "Harry Potter" movies will disappear from Russian streaming services from Wednesday as Russians continue to face dwindling access to Western-made films...
Awards season
Documentary on Jailed Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny Nominated for Oscar
The U.S.-produced fly-on-the-wall documentary "Navalny," which followed the now-jailed Russian anti-corruption campaigner and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny...
weekend kitchen
Pumpkin Surprise for a Bride, Groom or Guest
Pumpkin is a special case in Russian cuisine. On the one hand, it is not very common. On the other hand, Russian cuisine seems incomplete without it. Of...
the new diaspora
stream of letters
‘Not Forgotten’: Pen Pals Offer Solace to Russia’s Political Prisoners
YEREVAN, Armenia — At a recent event in Armenia’s capital, Olga Yelsakova was composing a letter to a longtime correspondent. That correspondent...
‘not silent’
Russian Emigres Rally Worldwide in Support of Jailed Navalny
Thousands of Russian emigres in more than 60 cities, from Seoul and London to Yerevan, Vilnius and Belgrade, took part in solidarity rallies Saturday in...
against all odds
Russia’s Local Journalists Struggle to Keep News Flowing – From Home and Abroad
Russian independent media outlet Zvezda in the city of Perm consistently uses the word “war” in its coverage of the fighting in Ukraine &mdash...
upping the pressure
Critical Russian Emigres Should Have Property Seized, Lawmakers Say
Russians who criticize their country after fleeing abroad should have their remaining property confiscated, lawmakers proposed Friday in an apparent effort...