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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.
Ex-Senators Hired as Lobbyists for Russian Banks
During invasion of Ukraine, ex-Senators getting paid big money as lobbyists for Russian banks
NATO and Russia Twitter Battle Rages in Cyberspace
As divided Europe and cautious U.S. ponder next steps to increase support for Ukraine government, one propaganda front has been open since the beginning with the ongoing NATO vs. Russia Twitter battle
Romanian President Criticizes the EU’s Response to Russia
Romanian President criticizes the EU for it’s lack of response to Russia regarding the MH17 plane shot down in late July. “Today is Ukraine, then the Baltic states are reached, then Poland and then Romania.”
Poland Apple Meme Protests Russian Economic Sanctions
As Russia targets individual European countries with retaliatory sanctions in attempt to further divide EU, agricultural sanctions spark unprecedented Poland apple meme reaction online
Time of Relative Russian Internet Freedom Has Ended
Websites with more than 3000 viewers must register with government: Russian internet freedom
Why Rich Russian Children Go to School Abroad
Quality education bought in democratic world by politically connected super rich Russian children is benefit few inside country can match
Minorities Leading Mass Exodus From Russia
Millions have joined an exodus From Russia as dictatorship of Putin has increased in intensity
Ukraine Boxing Champion Elected Mayor of Kiev
Becoming first ever boxing champion elected mayor of the capital city of Kiev will challenge political newcomer Vitali Klitschko with national spotlight amid Ukraine’s continuing crisis
Ukraine Crisis May Spiral Toward an Imminent War
Crisis worsening as the Ukrainian military has launched operations against pro Russian gunmen in Eastern Ukraine on Tuesday. Vladimir Putin has assured the Russian public: “Speculations are based on inaccurate information”.