October 23, 2022 The New Military Economy Two days after declaring martial law in four Ukrainian regions, Vladimir Putin quietly put the Russian economy on a military footing. Economy Military Moscow War Russia File
October 21, 2022 Mobilizing Support for the Mobilized The governor of the Moscow Region has vowed social support for those mobilized in his constituency and their families. Government Men Regions War Russia File
October 20, 2022 Time for A Talk? Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claims that Russia remains "open for talks" with Ukraine and other interested nations. Government Int'l Relations Moscow War Russia File
October 19, 2022 Flight Risk A plane was turned around when it was discovered that the co-pilot had been drafted. Military Travel War Russia File
October 18, 2022 Ded Moroz Is Still Comin' to Town The Russian military has assured local governments that they don't need to worry about canceling New Years' festivities because of the mobilization and conflict in Ukraine. Cities & Towns Culture Holidays Military Russia File
October 17, 2022 Genocide Preventing Genocide Russia filed an official objection against Ukraine's case that Russia committed genocide during its invasion of its neighbor. Government Int'l Relations Law War Russia File
October 16, 2022 Brussels Sprouts and Nuclear Strikes Russian politician Dmitry Medvedev dismissed EU Representative Josep Borrell's fear of nuclear war as "paranoid." Government Int'l Relations War Russia File
October 14, 2022 A Family that Disrupts Together Tensions continue to rise in Russia after the start of mobilization, leading to more extreme acts of disruption. Dissent Government Regions Social Issues War Russia File
October 14, 2022 Tea at the Top New research reveals that Russians buy tea 45% more often than coffee. Business Food & Drink Social Issues Russia File
October 13, 2022 Conflict Conflagration The Kerch Strait Bridge, a symbol of Russian unity, was hit and damaged by a blast. Government Transportation War Russia File
October 12, 2022 Bulldogs under the Kremlin Rugs As we said at the outset, Russia lost this war the day it began. But where are we now? Dissent Government History War Russia File
October 11, 2022 Mrs. Crimea Under Fire A regional beauty pageant winner is under investigation by Russian police after singing a patriotic Ukrainian song (on the internet). Culture Internet Law Music Russia File