Central Asian migrants recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine may face prison at home.

Russian soldiers seek prison to avoid combat, say lawyers and rights defenders.

Vladimir Mayakovsky sports a complicated legacy a nearly a century after Joseph Stalin immortalized him as the defining poet of the Soviet epoch.

Russian teens face terrorism charges after allegedly being paid to commit acts of sabotage.

In which we examine Russia's latest rhetorical shield.

A new video game published by the son of a Russian diplomat lets players test their mettle on Ukraine's battlefields.

Russians are being misled into signing military contracts under the guise of civilian jobs.

Russia’s drone boom hides military aims behind civilian promises and depends heavily on Chinese imports.

Russia commemorated the eightieth anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat with Ukraine war-themed parades and exhibits. And German sausages.

Dozens of residents in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast have been injured or killed in military-related traffic accidents and are struggling to find justice.

2024's Victory Day parade was a bit of a dud. 2025's more than made up for it.

Independent outlet Verstka interviewed Russian soldiers about a potential ceasefire and the objectives of the war.