Russia’s Supreme Court ruled in April last year that the Jehovah’s Witnesses were an “extremist” organisation
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.
Will it be War Again?
We have to worry if Trump plans to go to war to win re-election as a war president, like George Bush Jr. before him. And would he go to war just to please munition manufactures? What’s he trying to accomplish?
How World Cup is Used to Cover Russian Rights Crackdown
Russia is using the glitz of the World Cup to try to gloss over its deteriorating human rights record
Hungary’s Continued Slide Towards Authoritarianism
The Hungarian government’s ongoing efforts to undermine its judiciary, stifle civil society, and deepen ties to Russia
Human Rights Concerns Linger Amid Russian World Cup Moment
Human rights defenders warn the Kremlin is failing to meet obligations for social and political freedoms at home
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Released From Jail
Navalny was freed Thursday after serving a 30-day jail sentence for his role in organizing massive protests
Why the Staged Assassination Unnerves Ukrainian Journalists
Ukrainian authorities have said the elaborate operation was designed to foil a Russian plot to assassinate Babchenko
Sharp Power: The Growing Challenge to Democracy
Countries like China and Russia practice a very new kind of influence projection, termed “sharp power”
Trump Officials Get Updated on Russian Election Manipulation
The extent of the influence upon the election has yet to be fully uncovered but it is widely believed that the Russians tried to influence both the Trump and Clinton campaigns. The Russians are accused of spreading disinformation via social media.
Russian Court Sentences Ukrainian Journalist to 12 Years Jail
Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko sentenced to prison as rights activists say is politically motivated