Putin’s Rocky Road to 2024
Last week’s so-called election to the State Duma was a dress rehearsal for Vladimir Putin’s next political project – securing his continued rule until 2036. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Russian opposition
Putin’s Legitimization Ritual
The atmosphere in the runup to Russia’s so-called elections this weekend is so restrictive that for the first time since the breakup of the Soviet Union, the OSCE has decided not to send observers. Continue reading
Fortress Russia: Putin’s New Model Police State
Vladimir Putin’s autocratic regime is cracking down on dissent again. But this time, it feels a bit different – and a lot more sinister. Continue reading
Putin’s Escalating War On Dissent
Vladimir Putin’s regime’s war on Russia’s opposition — and on dissent in general — is intensifying. Continue reading
Dissidents and Exiles
Vladimir Putin’s autocratic regime is tightening the screws and turning up the pressure on the opposition. Continue reading
Navalny vs. Putin
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is once again behind bars. How much danger is he in, and how much trouble can he cause for Putin’s regime while detained? Continue reading