Russian police forcibly and at times brutally dispersed peaceful protests, arbitrarily detaining more than 5,000 people.
Vladimir Putin articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
Mass Protests Swell Across Russia
Tens of thousands of Russians took to the streets in protest to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Elaborate Details of Putin’s Rumored Secret Palace Revealed
Russian environmental activist has offered elaborate details about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rumored palace by the Black Sea.
Navalny Releases Major Investigation Into Putin’s Wealth
Navalny’s team has released a mammoth investigation into Vladimir Putin’s wealth, including a £1bn palace on the Black Sea.
Russian Authorities Jail Poisoned Putin Critic Navalny
Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition politician, was detained for 30 days pending a court hearing.
Putin Congratulates Biden on Election Win
After initial hesitation ostensibly because of Trump’s lawsuits, Putin finally acknowledged Joe Biden’s victory in the November 2020 elections following Monday’s electoral college vote.
Trump’s weak response to Russian bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
Trump’s weak response to Russian bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan underpinned by his fear for Putin puts soldiers at risk, erodes America’s hard power.
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin: Taking the measure of the man
Putin has attempted to project power beyond Russia and has proven to be efficient. An article in Democracy Digest questions how strong Putin really is.
White House reportedly concealed transcripts of Trump phone calls with MBS, Putin
White House officials reportedly similarly restricted access to President Trump’s phone calls with the Saudi royal family and Russian President Putin.
Kremlin exporting ‘political technologists’: West confronts Russian (dis)information machine
Russians deserve to live in a free democracy and the world must come to their defense, according to an open letter signed by prominent democracy advocates.