Common Cause has lauded the report on Russian interference into the 2016 elections by US Senate for its recommendations on the course of action to take.
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.
Kremlin under siege: after 20 years in power, Putin ‘looks weaker than ever’
From giving the appearance of statesman, Putin’s real nature finally reared its head, that of a brutish dictator. But this only makes him weak, report says.
Mueller Report illustrated to ease reading for interested readers
The Mueller Report illustrated is a project by Insider to ease the 448 page long Mueller Report on Russia’s 2016 election meddling. It’s a catching read.
Russia Protests: ‘This is the Erosion of the Regime.’
Report says police have raided the offices of three employees of an NGO led by Russian anti-corruption activist and Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny.
Pro-democracy protests prove eastern Europe clichés wrong
The EIU finds that since 2006 democracy has deteriorated in central and eastern Europe more there than in any other part of the world.
Russia reacts to murder of Yelena Grigoriyeva, takes down suspected anti-LGBT site
Russia takes down anti-LGBT site that added activist Yelena Grigoriyeva to hit list weeks before her murder. The Moscow Times wrote about Russia’s reaction.
Thousand Arrests As Russian Protesters Defy Ban On Opposition Rally
People were protesting against the exclusion of opposition candidates from local polls. The opposition say they were barred for political reasons.
Putin’s Power: Kremlin Drops All Pretense Of Democracy
Putin denies U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies claims that the Kremlin used disinformation and other tactics in the 2016 presidential election.
Opposition Candidates Squeezed Out of Upcoming Moscow Election
This week, Moscow’s election commission published a list of candidates they had allowed to register to run for the city legislative assembly on September 8.
Protesters Demand Inclusion of Opposition Candidates In Moscow Election
About 1,000 people protested the city election commission’s decision that will keep several opposition candidates off the ballot in a local election.