June 17, 2026 Beefing About Rations A fraudulent operation sent 170 tons of barely edible rations to Russian soldiers. Food & Drink Military War
June 16, 2026 The Man Who Saw Too Much A new translation of works by Vasily Grossman that are as powerful as they are essential to read. Dissent History Literature Memoir Military War
June 15, 2026 Russian Life Editor Tried in Absentia The political show trial against Tamara Eidelman has ended with a request for an eight-year sentence. Dissent History Military War
June 15, 2026 Russia's Unread War Russia's pro-war books are heavily promoted, but publishers say readers are not rushing to buy them. Literature Military War
June 14, 2026 The War Path to Bankruptcy Russia is spending half its budget on its horrific War on Ukraine. Economy Government Military War
June 12, 2026 Recruiting For a Drone Army The Ukrainian project Khochu Zhit found a list of students recruited into Russia's unmanned forces. Cities & Towns Education Espionage Men Military Regions War
June 09, 2026 "Time Will Tell" The mood at last month's Victory Day celebrations in Kaliningrad, and a park with replicas of destroyed Soviet monuments. History Military Regions War
May 27, 2026 War Came to Moscow A recent drone attack shocked residents of the Russian capital. Cities & Towns Military Moscow News Politics War
May 17, 2026 A Tankless Affair The 2026 Victory Day was unique in its lack of military hardware, and its strangeness didn't stop there. History Holidays Military Moscow
May 13, 2026 Of Course, Russian Weapons Are Best An "impartial" study finds that Russian tanks, guns, and equipment outstrip Western counterparts. Military Technology War
May 11, 2026 The Parade Must Go On Amid regional parade cancelations, St. Petersburg offered a subdued Victory Day march. Cities & Towns Military St. Petersburg War
May 10, 2026 Reliving the Glory Days A massive reenactment festival just before Victory Day reveals a great deal about modern Russian discourse. Culture History Military War
