Navalny has condemned the ruling United Russia party as composed of “crooks and thieves”
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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.
The Global Importance of Russia’s Weekend Protesters
Anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny posted a report detailing the corruption of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev
Russian Opposition Holds Largest Protests in Years
Russians took to the streets across the country to protest against corruption and demand PM’s resignation
How the Russian PM Became the Target of Corruption Fighters
The story of how Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has become the target of a public outcry
What Putin Hopes to Achieve With Election Interference
The tactics used in 2016 are eerily similar to those used throughout much of the Cold War
Putin’s Crimea Chief Calls For Restoring Russian Monarchy
Russia should reinstate the czarist monarchy, the regional head of Crimea declared
Multiple States Designing Plans to Thwart Foreign Vote Influence
Several states are considering legislation that would bar companies with significant foreign ties from state campaigns
Experts Outline Extent of Russian Election Meddling Policy
Russia’s Putin aims to undermine Western Democracies with election meddling, experts say
Second Assassination Attempt on Russian Pro-Democracy Activist
Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russian pro-democracy activist, accuses Putin of second failed assassination attempt
A List of Democratic Countries Russia Suspected of Hacking
Allegations that Russia has used hacking, cyber attacks and digital misinformation campaigns to cause chaos