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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Russia.​ Russia is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​According to Freedom House, "limited political competition, assassination, and repression are used by dictator Vladimir Putin to maintain control". Also see our articles on Putin or on two of his public opponents Alexei Navalny and the punk band Pussy Riot.

Russian Authorities Jail Poisoned Putin Critic Navalny

By DC Editors - January 19, 2021 Leave a Comment

Poisoned Putin Critic Navalny

Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition politician, was detained for 30 days pending a court hearing.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Alexei Navalny, Europe, Political Dissidents, Russia, Vladimir Putin

Putin Congratulates Biden on Election Win

By DC Editors - December 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

Putin Congratulates Biden on Election Win

After initial hesitation ostensibly because of Trump’s lawsuits, Putin finally acknowledged Joe Biden’s victory in the November 2020 elections following Monday’s electoral college vote.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Russia, Vladimir Putin

Moldova election a blow to Russia’s regional dominance

By DC Editors - November 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

Moldova election a blow to Russia’s regional dominance

Russia has long asserted dominance over neighbours. The election of pro-Western Maia Sandu as Moldova’s next president shows it is losing this grip.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Europe, Russia

Russia and China silence speaks volumes as leaders congratulate Biden

By DC Editors - November 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

Russia and China silence speaks volumes as leaders congratulate Biden

Most world leaders acknowledged Biden’s victory and congratulated him. China, Russia and Iran are, however, yet to do so, which speaks volumes.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Iran, Russia

Russia refuses to acknowledge Biden’s election win because of Trump’s ‘ongoing legal processes’

By DC Editors - November 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

Putin Congratulates Biden on Election Win

Russia meddled in the 2016 US election to ensure a victory for Trump. It has refused to acknowledge Biden’s win supposedly because Trump is filing lawsuits.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Russia

‘Memory Wars’: Overcoming polarization in Ukraine

By DC Editors - October 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

‘Memory Wars’: Overcoming polarization in Ukraine

Historical memory and national identity have been a point of contention and subject for manipulation since independence in Ukraine, report.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Russia, Ukraine

Microsoft warns Russia, China and Iran targeting US election

By DC Editors - September 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

Microsoft warns Russia, China and Iran targeting US election

Cyberattacks on elections are still a major concern. Microsoft is warning that it is seeing an increase in such attacts on its customers.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Asia, China, Election Security, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Voting Technology

Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle

By DC Editors - September 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle

Russia interfered in the 2016 elections and there have been concerns it might do so again. Election officials are preparing for new Russian interference battle.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Asia, Election Security, Internet and Democracy, Russia, Social Media and Democracy, Voting Technology

Will Putin make it to 2024?

By DC Editors - September 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

Will Putin make it to 2024?

Recent constitutional amendments in Russia pave the way for Putin’s re-election but now-happening political upheavals cast a shadow over a 2024 bid for him.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Russia

The terrible déjà vu of the Navalny poisoning

By DC Editors - August 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

The terrible déjà vu of the Navalny poisoning

Although suspected of being involved, the Russian government has launched a probe into the alleged poisoning of prominent politician Alexei Navalny.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Alexei Navalny, Dictatorships, Political Dissidents, Russia

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