The Russian government has removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations.

The Finnish parliament has passed a law forbidding Russians from owning real estate in the country.

Incidents involving desecration of monuments honoring soldiers who fought in Russia's War on Ukraine are increasing.

Russian influencers could face consequences if they fail to register with the state.

A Ukrainian man who had served with Russian forces in the  Donetsk People's Republic and was discharged has been sentenced for desertion.

A pink sign reading "How are you, still haven't given birth yet?" is the latest government effort to push women to give birth.

A Ural journalist was released from jail, only to be re-arrested.

What if you loved your country, agreed with its policies, but it didn't quite love you back?

More than 150 Russians have been fined or arrested for using symbols associated with Alexei Navalny.

A 14-year-old Russian girl accused of terrorism spent almost a year in a pretrial detention center, where she was beaten and subjected to sexual violence.

A Belarusian comedian has been labeled an "extremist" in his home country.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs may be creating a database of LGBT persons to make future prosecutions easier.