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 17, 2026 Beefing About Rations A fraudulent operation sent 170 tons of barely edible rations to Russian soldiers. Food & Drink Military War
June 12, 2026 Recruiting For a Drone Army The Ukrainian project Khochu Zhit found a list of students recruited into Russia's unmanned forces. Cities & Towns Education Espionage Men Military Regions War
June 10, 2026 Forgeries Exhibited at Tretyakov An exhibit at the State Tretyakov Gallery celebrating the renowned Soviet sculptor and artist Ernst Neizvestny has garnered significant buzz for the wrong reasons. Art News Pop Culture
June 07, 2026 Play as Propaganda Not even children's playgrounds are safe from Kremlin ideology that glorifies war. Children Social Issues Urban Life
June 05, 2026 Kremlin Threatens Armenia Kremlin intimidation of Armenia includes suspension of Armenian imports. Agriculture Business Economy Food & Drink Government Politics Trade
May 30, 2026 A Piroshky Pilgrimage Forget the first Starbucks. Pike Place Market has another attraction that's a must-see for Russophiles. Food & Drink Memoir Travel
May 29, 2026 Teen Accused of LGBT Propaganda A thirteen-year-old shared a meme on his phone and is now being investigated. Children Government Internet Politics Social Issues
May 26, 2026 12 Years for Hating War Anna Arkhipova has been sentenced to 12 years for hating war and saying so publicly. Dissent War Women
May 25, 2026 Don't Tread on My Dacha A growing number of landowners are at risk of having their dachas confiscated, just in time for the summer. Law Rural Life Social Issues
May 24, 2026 A Sobering Trend Are Russians giving up alcohol? Signs are pointing in that direction. Economy Food & Drink Social Issues
May 22, 2026 Disney to Let Russia Go Disney will not renew its Russia licensing contracts for its most recent movies. Business Children Culture Media Politics