October 06, 2022 From Offense to Defense After a five-day referendum, Putin signs a decree integrating Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk into Russia. Government Law News Regions War
October 05, 2022 Hard Facts from Russia's War in Ukraine A round-up of some stark facts about Russia's War on Ukraine, and how it is changing the face of Russia. Dissent Government War
October 03, 2022 Mobilization Hotline Russians with questions about Putin's recent mobilization against Ukraine can dial 112 for more information. Government Social Issues War
September 24, 2022 Served Uncivilly An employee of the international governmental organization OSCE has been sentenced to thirteen years by authorities in Russia-supported Luhansk. Government Int'l Relations Law
September 23, 2022 Referendum Redux The governments of the Ukrainian separatist LPR and DPR are calling for referendums on joining Russia – a callback to 2014 Crimea. Government Int'l Relations War
September 20, 2022 Patriotism Ed New classes are popping up in Russian schools to discuss the invasion of Ukraine. Children Education Government Social Issues
September 17, 2022 Online Inroads Putin opened a new highway in Yekaterinburg Oblast, remotely. Government Transportation Travel
September 16, 2022 Child-full? The State Duma is considering a bill to outlaw "child-free" ideology. Government Law Politics Social Issues
September 15, 2022 High Treason in High Places After charging President Putin with high treason for the invasion of Ukraine, seven lawmakers have been summoned by the police. Dissent Government Law News Social Issues
September 07, 2022 Я Вас Люблю "I love you." – Journalist Ivan Safronov after being sentenced to 22 years in prison for treason Dissent Espionage Government Law
September 05, 2022 Reimbursing the Evicted Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to pay Ukrainian refugees in Russia monthly and one-time payments. Government News Social Issues War
September 04, 2022 COVID Continues Russia's second-largest city has announced that COVID restrictions will stay in place until the end of October. Government Health St. Petersburg