Ukraine: Russia’s Continuing Violations of International Law Against Civilians and POWs

“The dead usually remain silent”

Vladimir Zhbankov on the fate of kidnapped Ukrainian citizens

Via Dolorosa of Ukrainian Prisoners of War and Civilian Hostages

“Poshuk. Polon”: The fate of tens of thousands of military and civilian Ukrainians remains unknown

Yandex is the Kremlin’s Weapon Against Democracy

Its close cooperation with the Russian authorities and security services

Propaganda Issues

It has become common to criticize Russia’s leadership for falling for their own propaganda and expecting that their planned invasion of Ukraine would receive support from the local population and demoralize Russia’s elites

Crises multiplying behind Putin-China photo-op facade

When the rhetoric of an “unlimited alliance” faces economic reality

Russian Economy and Sanctions Brief – March 2025

The evolution of the US–Russia sanctions regime

Structure, composition and ways to improve effectiveness

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

The Transition Project: Devolution of Power

Prospects for Political Decentralization in Russia

The Transition Project: Decentralization of the Economy

Economic reforms and decentralization in Russia