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Regions Calling: Siberian Farmers Abandon Livestock Standoff

The Novosibirsk region has culled thousands of cows and other livestock, putting livelihoods at risk. Farmers in other regions worry they may be next.

He Researched Public Health in the Arctic. Russia Says It Was Treason.

What really led to the imprisonment of a respected scientist?

Krasnodar Brings Back Analog Air Raid Sirens Amid Worsening Internet Disruptions

Krasnodar is among dozens of regions across Russia that have faced increasingly frequent and prolonged internet outages in recent weeks.

What We Know About Karabash, the Town From Oscar-Winning ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’

A mining hub for over 200 years, Karabash is perhaps best-known today as one of the most polluted places on the planet.

In Photos: Russia's Muslim Community Marks Eid al-Fitr

Muslims nationwide began celebrating Eid al-Fitr — the end of the holy month of Ramadan — on Thursday.

Regions Calling: In Russia, All Eyes Are on Siberia’s Farmers

Small farmers across Siberia are fiercely defending their livestock in defiance of government orders to cull thousands of animals.

FSB Arrests Krasnodar Region Health Minister for Alleged Fraud

Yevgeny Filippov, who has served as Krasnodar’s health minister since 2013, is allegedly accused of using his post to illegally enrich himself and his...

Brace for Mobile Internet Outages, St. Petersburg Government Warns

Complaints about mobile internet disruptions in St. Petersburg began around 5 a.m. local time on Tuesday.

‘Tomorrow They Might Come for Others’: In Russia’s Arctic, a Lone Lawmaker Defies the System

Alexander Ivanov’s candor about Sakha’s diminishing political autonomy, economic agency and Indigenous rights have made him a target.

Kadyrov Slams ‘Unacceptable’ Iranian Strikes on UAE

At the same time, he condemned the U.S.-Israeli offensive on Iran as a “treacherous attack during the holy month of Ramadan.”

Regions Calling: Who Is Putin’s Man for the Middle East?

Tatarstan's head describes himself as a “coordinator of workings with the Islamic world.” What does that mean when the region is at war?

Strikes Kill Man in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk, Woman in Russia’s Bryansk

Authorities said a Russian strike killed a man in Dnipropetrovsk, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed a woman over the border in Bryansk.

Irkutsk Rejects Permit to Hold Protest Against Government Restrictions on Telegram

The liberal Yabloko party said earlier that it had received a permit to hold a demonstration with up to 300 people.

Irkutsk Police Arrest Mayor of Town Where Residents Have Gone Weeks Without Heating and Water

Bodaybo Mayor Alexei Botvin was arrested and charged with “abuse of power resulting in grave consequences,” investigators said.

Russia’s Regions Post Largest-Ever Budget Deficit in 2025

The number of regions running a deficit also increased significantly — from 50 in 2024 to 74 in 2025.

Russia’s Exiled Anti-War Movements Are Learning to Play the Long Game

While grassroots anti-war groups were energized and driven to resist the war at its outset, a litany of challenges has reshaped their work.

Thousands of Tourists Stuck at Lake Baikal as Ice Road Conditions Remain Hazardous

Regional authorities said ice roads leading up to Olkhon Island remain unstable and dangerous to traverse by car.

Regions Calling: Kremlin Clamps Down on Communists Ahead of State Duma Elections

Communist Party members in the Altai region are under increasing pressure ahead of the State Duma elections. Experts say that's by design.

Bashkortostan’s Culture Minister Arrested on Bribery and Fraud Charges

Bashkortostan Culture Minister Amina Shafikova was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of corruption.

Russian Teachers in 10 Regions Face Partial Payment Delays Amid Budget Strain

A teachers' union said it has appealed to the Prosecutor General’s Office with a request for inspections into labor law violations.

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