It’s possible Pussy Riot Russian musician lost within gulag system as authorities search jails
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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.
Journalists Face Harassment as Russia Olympics Nears
Putin dictatorship seems likely to repress activities of foreign journalists with harassment as Russia Olympics nears
New Russia Media Clampdown Related to Pussy Riot
Human rights groups warn of new wave of repression for journalism during Russia media clampdown
Russia Unveils Ukraine’s Europe Alliance Punishments
Russia unleashes economic assault as Ukraine’s Europe alliance punishment sure to keep escalating
Piracy Charges Against Greenpeace Dropped
Russian authorities have dropped piracy charges against 30 Greenpeace activist but have kept “hooliganism” charges amid widespread public outcry
Massive Anti-Dictatorship Protest in Moscow
Thousands in anti-dictatorship protest in Moscow criticize Putin holding pictures of jailed dissidents and human rights defenders arrested during regime
Georgia Vote Heralds Change With Europe Watchful
Aspiring to join Europe, isolated Georgia vote heralds change key to fast-changing nation
Opposition Alleges Massive Russian Military Fraud
Corruption and massive Russian military fraud crisis alleges opposition heavyweight Alexei Navalny
New Major Decision Favoring Ukraine Europe Unification
By releasing opposition politician, nation appeases key democracy criteria favoring Ukraine Europe unification bid soon
Russia and Europe Tussle Over Ukraine and Moldova
Six articles look at upcoming EU decisions and Russia tussle over Ukraine and Moldova expansion