Former Ukrainian President Viktor won’t be able to appear before a Kyiv court on Monday because of injuries sustained on a Moscow tennis court.
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.
Did Russia Violate Navalny’s Rights? European Court To Rule
Russia is awaiting a European court ruling on whether it violated the rights of opposition leader Alexei Navalny when arresting him on repeated occasions.
Putin’s Childhood Friend Set To Win Lucrative New Contract
Respected business daily Kommersant reported Tuesday the firms controlled by Arkady Rotenberg are positioned to win a massive seaport contract.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Barred From Leaving Russia
Russian opposition leader Alexei stopped at border, barred from leaving Russia court for hearing at the European Court for Human Rights in France.
Russia-Controlled Ukraine Regions Hold Clearly Rigged Vote
Residents of eastern Ukraine regions controlled by Russia-backed separatist voted Sunday for local governments in elections denounced by Kyiv and the West.
VIDEO: A Democratic Malaise In Post-Communist Europe?
Ivan Krastev talks on the neglecting factor that has cause failure of democracy to take hold in Russia and for its current backsliding in Central Europe.
Facebook Blocked More Than 100 Accounts Prior To US Midterms
Accounts with potential ties to a so-called Russian “troll farm” has been blocked that may have sought to interfere with Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections.
Contours Of Russian Midterm Vote Manipulation So Far
As Americans prepare for another election, Russian troublemakers have again been working to divide U.S. voters and discredit democracy.
Threats To Prominent Civic Activists Grow In Russian-Occupied Crimea
Assault on Crimean Solidarity group, particularly those from the Crimean Tatar community, is a serious blow to the grassroots civic movement.
Europe Launching Investigation Into Chechnya Human Rights Abuses
Europe Launching Investigation Into Chechnya Human Rights Abuses and hold Russia accountable for the ongoing human rights abuses in Chechnya, Freedom House.