Thousands in anti-dictatorship protest in Moscow criticize Putin holding pictures of jailed dissidents and human rights defenders arrested during regime
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Vladimir Putin is the dictator of Russia and one of most powerful dictators in the world second only to the leadership of China. Putin's anti-democracy policy is being actively spread around the world thanks to revenue from Russia's oil and gas monopolies. Also see our articles on Russia.
Opposition Alleges Massive Russian Military Fraud
Corruption and massive Russian military fraud crisis alleges opposition heavyweight Alexei Navalny
Fraud Gave Win to Putin Ally Says Russia’s Navalny
Candidate and dictator opponent Alexei Navalny claims fraud gave win to Putin ally during election in Moscow that was almost certainly rigged against him
Dissident Leading Moscow Mayor Vote
Fierce opponent of dictator Vladimir Putin and dissident leading Moscow Mayor vote set to win
Dissident Could Win Mayor of Moscow Election
Vote has been hijacked by new front-runner and dictatorship opponent Alexei Navalny, and the dissident could win Mayor of Moscow if Putin stays out
Leading Russia Dissident Alexei Navalny Arrested Again
Constant pressure continues as Russia’s dissident Alexei Navalny arrested again in intimidation
Russia Threatens Ukraine Because of EU Ties Boost
Russia threatens Ukraine now a diplomatic battleground for democratic EU and Russia dictatorship
Russia Dissident Alexei Navalny Battles With Dictatorship
Moscow Mayoral candidate Alexei Navalny battles with dictatorship and Russia’s justice system
Obama Snub to Russia Dictatorship Sends Signal
Dictatorship is openly hostile to democracy around world and Obama snub to Russia is right move
Russia Musician from Pussy Riot Denied Jail Release
Dissident Russia musician from famous Pussy Riot denied jail release by dictatorship court hearing