June 01, 2023 Russia To Ban Gender Reassignment? A bill was introduced to the State Duma that would ban gender-affirming surgery and gender changes in official documents. Government Health Law Politics Social Issues Russia File
May 25, 2023 Georgians: "Stop The Wedding!" Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's daughter was at a wedding in Georgia. Protesters interrupted the event. Dissent Int'l Relations News Politics Russians Abroad Russia File
May 21, 2023 Greenpeace Declared "Undesirable" The Russian General Procurator announced Greenpeace has been declared an "undesirable organization," banning it in Russia. Dissent Environment News Politics War Russia File
May 19, 2023 No More Golden Passports? Malta and Cyprus revoked "golden passports" for dozens of EU-sanctioned Russians and their families. Business Economy Int'l Relations Politics War Russia File
May 14, 2023 Imagine Dragons Shows Reality in Ukraine The band Imagine Dragons released a short film shot in Ukraine, telling the story of a teenager who survived Russian shelling. Film & TV Int'l Relations Music Politics War Russia File
May 10, 2023 Zelensky's Bold Move Zelensky proclaims May 9 "Europe Day" before the WWII anniversary. Holidays Politics War Russia File
May 08, 2023 Pro-war Journalist Targeted, Again Pro-war journalist and politician Zakhar Prilepin's car exploded near Nizhny Novgorod. Journalism Literature News Politics War Russia File
April 28, 2023 Last Words Some poignant and brave “last words” of dissenters, and some notes about the resurgence of denunciations. Dissent Espionage Internet Politics War
April 28, 2023 The VIP Tour of Ukraine In which our correspondent visits Irpin and Bucha, offering thoughts on publicity and redemption. Int'l Relations Military Politics War
April 20, 2023 A Dead Man Is Sending Bones The French embassy in Moscow received a package from Crimea with bones inside. The sender was a dead Italian producer. Dissent Government Int'l Relations Politics Russia File
April 19, 2023 More War, More Debts, More Money The microfinance company tied to President Vladimir Putin’s ex-wife increased its profits by 66% in 2022. Economy Politics War Russia File
April 17, 2023 Kara-Murza Sentenced to 25 Years Journalist and democratic activist Vladimir Kara-Murza has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for telling the truth. Dissent Government Journalism Media Politics War Russia File