The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges detailing a years long effort by Russian troll farm to sow division and discord in U.S. political system.
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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.
A Russian Election Meddling Campaign Is Currently Underway
U.S. intelligence, law enforcement and security agencies are warning that Russia is persistently targeting the country’s upcoming midterm elections.
Intelligence Officials Warn Of Foreign Voter-Influence Efforts
U.S. intelligence officials are concerned about “ongoing campaigns” by Russia, China and other countries to undermine confidence in American democracy.
Twitter Releases Data Showing Foreign Attempts to Influence US Vote
On Wednesday, Twitter released a collection of more than 10 million tweets showing Russian and Iranian attempts to influence United States politics.
Jailed Twice in Two Months, Russian Dissident Navalny Free Again
Authorities have turned up the heat on Vladimir Putin’s main opposition since the Russian president’s approval ratings took a beating over pension reforms.
An Overview of Suspected Russian Election Meddling Abroad
A look at suspected Russian plots abroad and the plotters from hacking computer networks, poisoning, election meddling, is a difficult track to keep.
Activist Jailed In Chechnya Wins European Human Rights Prize
Human rights campaigner was jailed since January in the Russian province of Chechnya has been awarded a prestigious human rights prize by Council of Europe.
VIDEO: Remembering Red Square Protest August 1968
On Remembering Red Square Protest August 1968, WoodrowWilsonCenter 17 September hosted event on topic: “For your freedom and ours” Remembering the Red Square Protest of August 1968.
How is the Pussy Riot Poisoning Linked to an African Murder Probe?
Punk group Pussy Riot has linked suspected poisoning of member Verzilov with his attempt to investigate the deaths some Russian journalists in Africa.
Anti-Putin Activist Seriously Ill in Russian Hospital, Maybe Poisoned
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.