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‘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...

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...

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...

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

In Photos: Russia Marks 80th Anniversary of Stalingrad Victory

In Photos: Kherson Reels from Deadly Russian Shelling

In Photos: Deep Freeze Descends on Siberia

in the crossfire

In Photos: Life in Bakhmut as Russian and Ukrainian Forces Wage Fierce Battles

‘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...

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...

'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...