Pyotr Verzilov seriously ill and in hospital, members of the Pussy Riot protest band with whom he collaborated said, suggesting he may have been poisoned.
Russia articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
VIDEO: Election Interference as the New Norm Of Digital Statecraft
Cyber-security professionals, journalists and key stakeholders discuss the development of norms around election influence and interference and lessons learned.
National Emergency Declared Over Foreign Election Meddling
The United States is threatening automatic sanctions to deter Russia and any other current or future adversary from interfering in the country’s elections.
Protests Against Russian Pension Reforms Refuse to Subside
On Sunday, reportedly over a thousand Russians were arrested for illegally protesting against government plans for pension age adjustment.
Russian Opposition Leader Detained in Moscow Once Again
Russian opposition leader Navalny detained in Moscow, two months after his release from prison for organizing protests against the government of President.
VIDEO: Russia, China, And The Future Of Democracy
Hoover Institution discussed issues such as rise of Russia’s authoritarianism, communist China, and democracy prospects with former State chief executives.
Facebook, Twitter Remove Accounts Linked To Iran, Russia
Facebook and Twitter said they have removed hundreds of pages and accounts linked to Russia and Iran ahead of the 2018 midterm elections in the U.S.
Twitter And Facebook Remove Accounts Linked With Russia And Iran
Twitter has taken down 284 accounts originating from Iran. Facebook said it removed 254 Facebook pages and 116 Instagram accounts that originated in Iran. What’s the rapport with US Midterms?
Ukraine Demands 15-Year Sentence For Ousted President
Ukraine prosecutor general on Tuesday said, it had demanded 15-Year Sentence for Ousted President “Viktor Yanukovych for betraying his nation to Russia
Russian Government Accused of Widespread Practice of Torture
A U.N. watchdog committee said Friday that torture is widely practiced throughout Russia and that perpetrators of these crimes are very rarely punished.