Independent voices are being snuffed out across Russia in Putin’s other war against local dissent
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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 Ominous Results of Kyrgyzstan’s Elections
Ballot irregularities and surge for pro-Putin party mark vitally important Kyrgyzstan’s elections
Russian Internet Law Tightens Screws on Foreigners
New fears that recent Russian internet law is attempt to gain data for surveillance of foreigners
Russia Blocks Reddit Access Amid Censorship Push
In continuation of downward spiral in media freedoms, Putin’s Russia blocks Reddit in country
Russian Opposition Banned From Local Elections
New ruling leaves key Russian opposition banned and voting relegated to practical one party system
Russia Bans NGOs in Step Toward Another Cold War
Opposition members inside of Russia have been voicing concern recently about a law that was signed into effect that gives officials the power to shut down NGOs they view as “undesirables”
Meaning of Russian Online Anonymity Crackdown
What is behind government moves to prevent use of widespread Russian online anonymity software
National Endowment For Democracy Banned in Russia
Czar Vladimir Putin takes stab at foreign charities as National Endowment For Democracy banned
Khodorkovsky on the End of the Putin Era
Exiled Russian businessman Khodorkovsky sees 2019 as the coming end of the catastrophic Putin era
Russia Moving Closer to Blocking YouTube Access
Russian internet regulator wants to block YouTube access as move to dictatorship on web progresses