Russia’s Big Brother is trying to watch you (but is annoyed you won’t let...
Russian authorities want to wipe anonymity out of the Internet. But is it possible?
By Daria Litvinova and David Kharebov, The Moscow Times
The internet has...
Russia briefly bans Google.ru
By Meduza
Several Russian Internet providers briefly blocked access to Google.ru on Thursday, after the domain appeared on the “out-load” list operated by Roskomnadzor, Russia’s...
Two-Thirds of Russians Believe USSR Would Have Won WWII Without Allied Help
By The Moscow Times
Nearly two-thirds of Russians believe that the Soviet Union could have defeated Nazi Germany without the help of its wartime allies,...
Fake: Most Ukrainians Not Interested in Visa-Free Travel to EU
Visa-free travel to the EU Schengen zone for Ukrainian citizens remains a favorite topic for the Russian disinformation machine. The latest story to join...
Putin, Depersonalized: What Does Oliver Stone’s Film Reveal About Russia’s Leader?
In "Putin Interview", the ordinary and casual moments are the most compelling
By Mikhail Fishman, for The Moscow Times
American filmmaker Oliver Stone has faced intense...
Mark Galeotti: It’s the Russians Wot Done It (Op-ed)
The Kremlin is a convenient villain for our troubled times — and that narrative is playing right into Putin’s hands.
By Mark Galeotti, for The...
The Daily Vertical: Not Just A Putin Problem (Transcript)
By Brian Whitmore, for RFE/RL
"Krym Nash" was just the beginning.
Crimea is not the only place and Ukraine is not the only neighbor where Russia...
‘Who Has the Most Selfies?’ Council of Bloggers Meets for First Time in Russian...
By Isaac Webb, for Global Voices
Within days of announcing the creation of a “Council of Bloggers” in Russia's lower house of parliament, State Duma...
Beyond Fake News: How Trump’s Disruptive Technology Mirrors Russian Political Technology
By Lisa J Walters, for UCL
Prof Andrew Wilson, Professor of Ukrainian Studies
The investigation into the Trump campaign’s links with Russia has already uncovered many...
Oliver Stone has launched Putin’s re-election campaign
Putin is leveraging Western disciples like Oliver Stone to boost his changes of another term in office.
By Alexey Kovelev, for The Moscow Times
In a...