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In Russia, almost anything can be labeled “terrorism.” As prosecutions for terrorism and treason skyrocket, the authorities are expanding the use of some of the country’s harshest criminal laws.
What do the numbers reveal about this crackdown?
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Join us Thursday, Oct. 29, at GW’s Elliott School for a screening of Breaking the West, exploring the Agalarov family and Russia’s global influence.
A discussion with Peter Baker, Susan Glasser, Bridget Hunnicutt & Michael Kimmage follows.
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How do Russian and Chinese experts view the future of Moscow-Beijing relations? Where do their interests align, and what challenges lie ahead? Russia Post examines perspectives from both countries on their evolving strategic partnership.
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Russia reportedly plans to deny state funding to films depicting corrupt police and security officers.
Historian Rustam Alexander explains how the Kremlin is reviving the Soviet-era myth of the “honorable Chekist.”
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Russia’s influence in Montenegro extends far beyond its own borders. Moscow uses its ties with Serbia—including political networks, media and the Orthodox Church—to strengthen its position in the Balkans and challenge Montenegro’s Western integration.
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Russia’s prowar bloggers have long backed the invasion of Ukraine. But some are increasingly turning against the Kremlin – without abandoning their support for the war.
Could they become a new opposition force?
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Russia’s war in Ukraine has transformed its relationship with India. Oil imports have surged, but defense ties face growing challenges, while New Delhi seeks to balance Moscow and the West.
How durable is this partnership?
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As Moscow seeks new sources of revenue, Russian big business is pushing back against another tax hike.
Its proposed alternative? Weaken the ruble.
What does this reveal about the mounting pressures on Russia’s economy?
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Russia’s youth festivals are designed to present the country as open, modern and connected to the world.
But historically, these carefully staged encounters with foreigners have also produced unintended consequences.
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Why is the Kremlin leaving its ambassador post in London vacant?
The absence of a replacement for Andrey Kelin may be deliberate — giving Moscow more room to escalate or de-escalate relations with Britain as tensions continue to grow.
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United Russia emerged from Russia’s 2026 parliamentary election with a record 355 seats in the State Duma.
What does the result tell us about Russia’s electoral system?
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Russia’s wave of asset seizures raises a bigger question: is the state building a permanently larger public sector, or clearing the way for a new round of privatization to politically connected owners?
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Russia’s military footprint in Africa is becoming more centralized and state-controlled.
After Wagner, Moscow has shifted toward the Defense Ministry-run Africa Corps – while expanding security ties even as Russian arms exports decline.
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From the 1972 Summit Series to today, hockey has been more than a game in Russia-West relations — serving as both a battleground for national prestige and a channel for unofficial diplomacy.
Rustam Alexander traces the history of “hockey diplomacy”:
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Russia and Iran have moved closer economically under sanctions — but how much can either side really gain?
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Russians increasingly want peace — but largely on Russia’s terms.
New polling shows a country growing more pessimistic about its future, even as many Russians continue to hold views of a settlement shaped by the Kremlin’s framing of the war.
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For years, Putin’s promise of stability rested on a contrast with the chaos and shortages of the 1990s. But as wartime Russia faces fuel shortages and renewed scarcity, that promise is beginning to ring hollow.
Historian Rustam Alexander explains why:
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Since July 18, Ukrainian drones have repeatedly struck Wildberries warehouses across Russia, destroying over 1 million sq. meters of logistics space.
The fallout could reach far beyond the retailer — hitting prices and the economy in general.
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What role could Russian business play in a post-Putin transition?
Andrei Yakovlev argues that independent entrepreneurs could become a force for change—but only if they see a credible alternative to both Putinism and chaos.
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Russia’s new ambassador to Egypt is not an Arabist and appears to have close ties to the security services.
His appointment reflects a broader Kremlin trend: the growing influence of chekists in Russian diplomacy.
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