For civil society, the cause of Ukraine should be no less vital than the defense of the Prague Spring of 1968 against Soviet invasion, observers suggest. Putin must attack Ukraine… Read more »
If #Ukraine were to become a thriving #democracy, it would stand as a rebuke to Putin’s claim that Western values are unworkable in Orthodox, Slavic Russia. https://t.co/2LlqadEYdm — Democracy Digest… Read more »
Many observers see this weekend’s Russian elections as the latest stage in a regression from flawed democracy to fully fledged authoritarian state, says a new report from the European Parliament…. Read more »
Russia: who wanted Alexei Navalny dead? https://t.co/kcyoYvClkf via @financialtimes — Democracy Digest (@demdigest) August 31, 2020 Prominent Russian blogger Yegor Zhukov (below) was beaten near his Moscow home late… Read more »
Vladimir Putin’s regime has instituted a “pretend party system” in which real political groups, with popular leaders and a genuine support base, are denied a license, replaced by impostors who… Read more »
President Vladimir Putin’s opponents agree a nationwide vote next month that could extend his rule is a sham, but are split over whether to campaign for a “No” vote or… Read more »
The key to any possible change in leadership in Russia is in the hands of the ruling elite, as it has been throughout Russia’s long history, notes Dr. Vitali Shkliarov,… Read more »
A new Russian landscape is emerging that demands patient observation, even if is still unclear what comes next amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, notes Lilia Shevtsova (above, left), the Richard von… Read more »
Vladimir Putin’s handling of the coronavirus crisis has produced a paradox: instead of using the pandemic to further strengthen his personalized power, Russia’s president has refused to take tough measures,… Read more »
Russian President Vladimir Putin named a new prime minister, who was confirmed (Reuters) one day after his predecessor resigned along with Russia’s entire cabinet. Putin also proposed changes (FT) in… Read more »