June 29, 2026 Plov Diplomacy Russian and Uzbek researchers hope to see growing use of local culinary traditions for diplomatic purposes. Food & Drink Int'l Relations Politics
June 22, 2026 Let the Law of the Sea Decide An arbitration case between Russia and Ukraine over maritime rights has finally concluded, with the tribunal siding with Russia. Government Int'l Relations Law
June 17, 2026 Almost Extradited to Russia A mathematician was almost extradited to Russia over questioning the investigation methods of the Crocus City Hall terror attack. Dissent Emigrés Int'l Relations Law Political Prisoners Politics Russians Abroad Travel
June 01, 2026 Estonia Says "No" to Russian Drones Estonia is installing fixed drone-monitoring systems on its border after multiple incidents of UAV incursions into the Baltics. Geography Government Int'l Relations News Politics War
March 07, 2026 Putin and the Apartment Bombings A new BBC podcast delves into Putin's connection to the 1999 apartment building bombings. Government History Int'l Relations Journalism War
March 03, 2026 War, Outsourced An investigation reveals a Russian private center recruiting foreigners for the war in Ukraine, funded by state organizations and private businesses paying to keep their workers home. Int'l Relations Military War
February 05, 2026 Crossing the Border is Part of the Job Finnish workers cross the Russian border for jobs on the Saimaa Canal. Geography Int'l Relations Trade
January 27, 2026 From the Baltics with Love An investigation revealed how a Russian intelligence network across the Baltics recruits informants and feeds data to Moscow. Espionage Int'l Relations War
January 26, 2026 Avoiding Expulsion Through the Draft A prestigious Russian university is offering military contracts to fight in Ukraine to students at risk of expulsion. Education Int'l Relations Men Military Politics Social Issues War
January 05, 2026 Kazakhstan: Stop Fighting for Russia, Please Kazakhstan has been arresting citizens who are fighting for Russia in its War on Ukraine. Int'l Relations Law Men Military Politics Social Issues War
January 04, 2026 An Author by Any Other Name... One of Russia's largest publishers uses ghostwriters to churn out books. But high quantity has led to low quality. Business History Int'l Relations