Democratic world mulls response with Europe counting allies as Russia swallows Crimea peninsula
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.
Russia Conquers Neighbor as Europe Unarmed and Divided
Latest as dictatorship in Russia conquers neighbor Ukraine and expansion of empire restarts
Russia’s Leading Opposition Figure Navalny Arrested
Dictatorship’s arrest of opposition figure Navalny has broken any pretext of freedom to dissent
Eyes Turn to Ukraine Economy as Crisis Threatens
Russia rhetoric cools as eyes turn to Ukraine economy damaged by prolonged crisis and change
Will Ukraine Neighbor Belarus’ Dictatorship Fall Next?
Russia fears that if Belarus’ dictatorship fall next, it would be end of its empire in Europe
Russia Post-Olympic Crackdown on Dissent Snares Hundreds
Hundreds arrested including Pussy Riot outside show trial in Russia post-Olympic crackdown
Russia Musicians Beaten With Horsewhip at Olympic Protest
Pussy Riot Russia musicians beaten and harassed in full view and support of Olympics police
AUDIO: Story of LGBT Protester Silenced at Russia Olympics
Italian politician silenced at Russia Olympics and driven to rural area to be abandoned by police
VIDEO: Pussy Riot Releases New Olympics Announcement
Full video of Pussy Riot release attacking dictatorships crimes amid Olympic hypocrisy
Continued Arrests of Peaceful LGBT Protesters at Olympics
Multiple LGBT protesters at Olympics have been arrested including Italian Parliamentarian