April 20, 2025 Tali-unbanned The Russian government has removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations. Government Int'l Relations Law
April 17, 2025 From Moscow Lawyer to Ukrainian Spy A Moscow lawyer infiltrated Russian forces to serve Ukraine. Dissent Military War
April 14, 2025 Finn-ancial Crisis? The Finnish parliament has passed a law forbidding Russians from owning real estate in the country. Emigrés Int'l Relations Law
April 13, 2025 From Bashkortostan to the Global Charts A band from Bashkortostan has gone viral for an electro-folk song about a Bashkir epic poem. Art Culture Customs Internet Music Pop Culture Regions
April 09, 2025 Fined Pacifist Bishop: "Thou Shalt Not Kill" A Russian Orthodox priest was forced to pay a fine for posting a video calling for peace. Dissent Government Politics Religion Social Issues War
April 07, 2025 They Draw Swastikas, Set Fires, and Break Crosses Incidents involving desecration of monuments honoring soldiers who fought in Russia's War on Ukraine are increasing. Dissent Law Regions War
April 06, 2025 Log Your Blog, or Else Russian influencers could face consequences if they fail to register with the state. Interview Law Social Issues
April 03, 2025 Putin's Daughter: A Battlefield Hero or a Myth? Putin's daughter was allegedly injured while saving soldiers in the war. An independent outlet questions the story. Health Internet Journalism Military Politics War
April 01, 2025 Neo-Nazis Return to Russian Streets Experts report a significant increase in hate crimes in Russia, many committed by teenagers. Social Issues Statistics War
March 30, 2025 A Deserter's Dilemma A Ukrainian man who had served with Russian forces in the Donetsk People's Republic and was discharged has been sentenced for desertion. Law Social Issues War
March 26, 2025 Regions Face Medication Shortages Patients struggle with finding insulin and essential drugs; residents rely on group chats and online exchanges to survive. Government Health Regions
March 25, 2025 Artists in Custody Russia currently has 42 "cultural" figures who are political prisoners and another 176 on their way to becoming the same. Art Culture Dissent War