Opposition Newspapers Hacked by Enhanced Russian Repression Tactics as Protest Movement Continues
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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.
Over 60 Russian Officials Blacklisted by Canada
Murder of Lawyer Leads to Action as Russian Officials Blacklisted
Turkey, Arabs Condemn Russia, China over Syria
Continuing Bloodshed Forcing Increased Diplomatic Effort as Arabs Condemn Russia
Russian People Plan More Protests: Step Down Putin!
Dictatorship Rocked by Popular Protests: Can The Oil Czar Last? Step Down Putin!
Russia/China Dictatorships Support Assad in Syria
Two Biggest Dictatorships Support Assad and Move to Block World Action on Attacks on Protesters
Protests Across Russia Against Dictatorship
Thousands of People in Russia Against Dictatorship Across Country Protest Election Violations
Free Russia Movement Prepares for Huge Protest
Free Russia Movement Puts Russia Dictatorship of Vladimir Putin in Jeopardy: Will Russia Collapse Again?
Russian People are Back! Protest of Thousands in Moscow
Latest Creative Civil Disobedience on Moscow’s Ring Road Shows That Russian People are Back!
Russian Dictatorship Bars Liberal Candidate
Vladimir Putin Russian Dictatorship Bars Heavy Pressure from Diverse Democracy Protest Movement
Putin Anger at Liberal Opposition
Vladimir Putin Anger at Liberal Opposition Enforces His Role as Dictator in Return