Man accused of plot to murder Putin claims confession was result of unending Russia prison torture: Russia dictatorship uses torture daily as tool of repression
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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.
What is the State of Democracy in the World?
Freedom House’s Freedom in the World 2013 Report released… and democracy’s progress?
Forced Flight of Russia Environmental Activists to Estonia
Putin forces flight of Russia environmental activist community to neighboring democracy Estonia
Russia Dictatorship Bans American Citizens From Travel
Russia moves to prevent Americans from non-business travel inside Russia despite tourism
Russia Dictatorship Moves to Halt American Visas, NGO’s
Halt American Visa Says Russia – Russia dictatorship hardens relations with US as democratic world divided and distracted: Russia state continues to move towards Cold War anti-Americanism
Russia Acknowledges Coming Syria Dictatorship Collapse
Coming Syria dictatorship collapse imminent as ally Russia begins to prepare for victory of rebels
Dictatorship Harrass Russian Opposition Activists
Dictatorship continues to harass Russian opposition amid clampdown on dissent and public criticism
Fighting Inside Russia Dictatorship Leads to Public Drama
Defense Minister purged signify behind the scenes fighting inside Russia dictatorship leadership
Rumors Swirl About Health of Russia’s Putin
Oil dictatorship would be lost without center man leading to questions on health of Russia’s Putin
Russian Citizen Activism Awakening Inside Dictatorship
Democracy protests have continued in Russian citizen activism awakening despite immense crackdown