May 09, 2023 Russia is Officially "Ruscist" The Ukrainian Parliament has adopted a resolution that describes Russia’s current regime as "ruscism." Government Int'l Relations Law Russia File
April 29, 2023 The Jokes That Flew Under The Radar A comedy competition on the most influential state propaganda channel aired sketches criticizing Russia. Dissent Film & TV Government Humor War Russia File
April 26, 2023 The Risk of Treason The Russian State Duma has approved Criminal Code amendments that introduce life imprisonment for treason. And not just spies are at risk. Espionage Government Law Russia File
April 20, 2023 A Dead Man Is Sending Bones The French embassy in Moscow received a package from Crimea with bones inside. The sender was a dead Italian producer. Dissent Government Int'l Relations Politics Russia File
April 17, 2023 Kara-Murza Sentenced to 25 Years Journalist and democratic activist Vladimir Kara-Murza has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for telling the truth. Dissent Government Journalism Media Politics War Russia File
April 13, 2023 Flagpole Ripper A man was arrested for tearing down a Russian flag at a police department. Dissent Government Social Issues Russia File
April 09, 2023 Is Wikipedia Next? The Russian government ordered Wikipedia to delete 133 pages about its war on Ukraine. Now the online encyclopedia may be banned in Russia altogether. Government Internet Law Politics War Russia File
April 08, 2023 Defector Reveals Kremlin Paranoia A defector offers insights into the daily life and paranoia of Russia's president. Government Int'l Relations Interview War Russia File
April 06, 2023 "Kingpin" of Russia An American boxer seeks Russian citizenship from President Putin. Government Sports Russia File
April 05, 2023 Wanted for a Lullaby Moscow police have threatened a known comedian with arrest after he released an anti-war song about murdered Russian soldiers. Dissent Government Internet Music Politics Russia File
April 03, 2023 Too Free for Russia The Russian Prosecutor General's office has declared the Free University "undesirable." Dissent Education Government Russia File
March 29, 2023 No Money, Only War Russian authorities blame the "special military operation" for the disruption of infrastructural and social projects. Economy Government War Russia File