The evolution of the US–Russia sanctions regime

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

War Economy, War Society – How Strong Is Putin Really?

How far can Putin go in militarizing Russia? What are the weaknesses of his approach?

Yandex is the Kremlin’s Weapon Against Democracy

even the most superficial examination of the actions by Yandex and its executives bring to light a long history of close cooperation with the Russian authorities and security services, actively facilitating systemic suppression of freedom of speech and political expression

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

Russian Economy and Sanctions Brief – March 2025

The U.S. Political Factor in Russia’s Economic Future

Economy and Sanctions Brief — February 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