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By Vladimir Milov
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Ukraine: Russia’s Continuing Violations of International Law Against Civilians and POWs
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By Free Russia Foundation
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Crises multiplying behind Putin-China photo-op facade
When the rhetoric of an “unlimited alliance” faces economic reality
By Vladimir Milov
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Sanctions
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By Vladimir Milov
September 24, 2025
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“The dead usually remain silent”
Vladimir Zhbankov on the fate of kidnapped Ukrainian citizens
By Vladimir Zhbankov
September 30, 2025
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Ukraine: Russia’s Continuing Violations of International Law Against Civilians and POWs
Updates for 2024–2025
By Free Russia Foundation
October 08, 2025
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Crises multiplying behind Putin-China photo-op facade
When the rhetoric of an “unlimited alliance” faces economic reality
By Vladimir Milov
October 15, 2025
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Economics
Sanctions
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By Vladimir Milov
September 24, 2025
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“The dead usually remain silent”
Vladimir Zhbankov on the fate of kidnapped Ukrainian citizens
By Vladimir Zhbankov
September 30, 2025
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Ukraine: Russia’s Continuing Violations of International Law Against Civilians and POWs
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By Free Russia Foundation
October 08, 2025
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“The dead usually remain silent”
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By Vladimir Zhbankov
September 30, 2025
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Ukraine: Russia’s Continuing Violations of International Law Against Civilians and POWs
Updates for 2024–2025
By Free Russia Foundation
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“The dead usually remain silent”
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By Vladimir Zhbankov
September 30, 2025
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Kremlin's Political Prisoners
“The release of political prisoners must be a prerequisite for negotiations”
Sergei Davidis and Ivan Pavlov on the lessons of last year’s exchange, the future of political prisoners, and practical tools for fighting for freedom
By Free Russia Foundation
August 05, 2025
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Political exiles are key to civil society in Russia
What challenges will it face in the coming years?
By Fedor Krasheninnikov
January 09, 2025
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Kremlin's Political Prisoners
“The release of political prisoners must be a prerequisite for negotiations”
Sergei Davidis and Ivan Pavlov on the lessons of last year’s exchange, the future of political prisoners, and practical tools for fighting for freedom
By Free Russia Foundation
August 05, 2025
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Political exiles are key to civil society in Russia
What challenges will it face in the coming years?
By Fedor Krasheninnikov
January 09, 2025
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Yandex is the Kremlin’s Weapon Against Democracy
Its close cooperation with the Russian authorities and security services
By Vladimir Milov
September 29, 2022
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Propaganda
Propaganda Issues
Critics of Russian propaganda often reproduce its core mistake — taking their own perceptions of reality for reality itself
By Fedor Krasheninnikov
April 16, 2022
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Propaganda
Yandex is the Kremlin’s Weapon Against Democracy
Its close cooperation with the Russian authorities and security services
By Vladimir Milov
September 29, 2022
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Propaganda
Propaganda Issues
Critics of Russian propaganda often reproduce its core mistake — taking their own perceptions of reality for reality itself
By Fedor Krasheninnikov
April 16, 2022
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Sanctions
The evolution of the US–Russia sanctions regime
Structure, composition and ways to improve effectiveness
By Vladimir Milov
August 23, 2025
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Sanctions
Recent Sanctions of OFAC Targeting Russia’s Oil and Gas Industry
Objectively speaking, the evolving US sanctions regime has had a significant impact on the Russian oil and gas industry
By Mikhail Krutikhin
February 29, 2024
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Sanctions
The evolution of the US–Russia sanctions regime
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By Vladimir Milov
August 23, 2025
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Sanctions
Recent Sanctions of OFAC Targeting Russia’s Oil and Gas Industry
Objectively speaking, the evolving US sanctions regime has had a significant impact on the Russian oil and gas industry
By Mikhail Krutikhin
February 29, 2024
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The Transition Project: Devolution of Power
Prospects for Political Decentralization in Russia
By Irina Busygina
By Mikhail Filippov
May 29, 2024
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The Transition Project: Decentralization of the Economy
Economic reforms and decentralization in Russia
By Sergey Guriev
By Vladimir Milov
May 29, 2024
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The Transition Project: Devolution of Power
Prospects for Political Decentralization in Russia
By Irina Busygina
By Mikhail Filippov
May 29, 2024
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The Transition Project: Decentralization of the Economy
Economic reforms and decentralization in Russia
By Sergey Guriev
By Vladimir Milov
May 29, 2024