February 28, 2023 Camaraderie in the Making The Saudi foreign minister visits Ukraine for the first time in 30 years. Government Int'l Relations Politics War Russia File
February 26, 2023 Not That Way Vladimir Putin revoked a 2012 decree aimed at economic integration with the EU and supporting Moldovan sovereignty. Government Int'l Relations Law Russia File
February 23, 2023 Bye-Bye, YouTube? The news outlet Meduza has suggested that it is likely the Russian government will block YouTube in the near future. Dissent Government Internet Journalism Media Russia File
February 22, 2023 Another Activist Goes M.I.A. Activist Rita Flores' whereabouts are unknown after Moscow police detained her. Art Dissent Government Moscow Politics Women Russia File
February 15, 2023 Russia Cuts Ties with a Rock Star The Ministry of Justice has declared Zemfira a foreign agent, due to her opposition to Russia's War on Ukraine. Dissent Government Music Pop Culture Russia File
February 14, 2023 Show Me Your Face Russia will install face-recognition systems at its borders, violating a law against the forced collection of biometric data. Government Int'l Relations War Russia File
February 13, 2023 AI Will Watch You Russian authorities plan to use artificial intelligence to scour the interwebs for undesirable political information. Government Internet Media Russia File
February 11, 2023 "Glory to Siberia," A Desecration to the Anthem? The Kontinental Hockey League told Team Siberia to stop fans from singing "Glory to Siberia" during Russia's national anthem. Customs Government Law Sports Russia File
February 08, 2023 Censorship, Hack Attacks, and Mass Emigration 2022 was a year of new anti-records for internet freedom in Russia. Government Internet Statistics Russia File
February 02, 2023 In Search of "Cultural Sovereignty" By decree, Russia is no longer uniting "East and West" or modernizing, but protecting its "traditional values" and "cultural sovereignty." Culture Government Politics Russia File
January 30, 2023 Game Over The Russian government has asked the prosecutor's office to create a list of banned video games. Government Internet Media Russia File
January 29, 2023 Keep Your Taxes to Yourself The Russian parliament passed a bill that allows legislators to not disclose their tax returns to the public. Government Law News Politics Statistics Russia File