Russia pro-democracy activist Alexei Navalny is facing another set of charges that could add 15 more years to his prison sentence.
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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.
Russian Journalist Flees Following Threats By Chechen Leader
Hetq reports that a Russian investigative journalist has fled the country after Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov threatened him.
North Koreans Face Repatriation From Russia
The number of incidents in which North Korean defectors in Russia are being carted away for possible repatriation is on the rise.
Does Ukraine Crisis Have Anything To Do With Democracy?
For much of his political career, Biden has watched democracy expand in Europe. Now he is faced with the challenge of seeing it thrive.
Putin’s Superyacht Left Germany Amid Sanction Warnings
Putin’s yacht has been moved from German port even before finishing repairs allegedly over fears of sanctions if Russia attacks Ukraine.
Russia’s Leading Human Rights Organizations Resist Dissolution
International Memorial Society, one of Russia’s oldest human rights NGOs, was recently shut down by authorities by is resisting closure.
World’s Top Two Authoritarians Team Up
China and Russia are teaming up. Led by Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, respectively, they constitute a significant threat to the free world.
Russian Lawmaker Threatens Chechen Activist’s Family
On Tuesday, a Russian politician and lawmaker threatened to decapitate Abubakar Yangulbaev, a Chechen lawyer and anti-torture activist.
A Culture Of Torture And Fear Is Rife In Russia’s Prisons
Photo and video material documents the extent of violence in Russia’s prisons. DW spoke to victims and their families. They shared harrowing accounts.
Course Led By Garry Kasparov Lifts Up Dissident Voices
Course led by human rights advocate Garry Kasparov shares stories of those who have risked their lives to promote democracy.