Pope Francis recently criticized America’s involvement in Afghanistan citing Russia’s Putin while thinking he was quoting Angela Merkel.
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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 News Outlets Demand End To Media Crackdown
Russian journalists claim the “foreign agent” law is forcing media outlets to close. The Kremlin, on the other hand, defends the law.
Welcome To The Era Of Dictator Inflation
Authoritarians worldwide like to show that they are strong and work hard to maintain this image but in reality they are very weak.
Putin Destroying What Is Left Of Russian Civil Society
The arrest of dissidents is only one aspect of Vladimir Putin crackdown on dissent. Putin is also destroying the Russian civil society.
Russia Bars Prominent Communist From Election
Barred from the polls, well-known communist, Pavel Grudinin, will not be running for the lower house of the Russian Duma on Saturday.
Russian Authorities Strike At Investigative Reporting
Yet another setback for independent journalism in Russia as authorities designate Project Media Inc. as an “undesirable foreign organization”.
Leaked Kremlin Papers: Putin Plotted to put Trump in White House
Vladimir Putin personally authorized a secret spy agency operation to ensure victory for a “mentally unstable” Donald Trump in 2016.
Vladimir Putin Talks About Naming His Possible Successor
On Wednesday, Vladimir Putin reminded Russians that the moment would come to designate his potential successor in the Kremlin.
Russian Police Raid Investigative Journalists’ Homes
On Tuesday, Russian police raided the homes of three investigative journalists who work for the independent news organization Proekt.
Putin’s Children Boosting Their Public Profiles
About his children, Vladimir Putin only states he has two daughters. Every time they emerge, it creates an unusual wink-and-nod.