Yury Krylov

Independent Media Is Key to Democracy in Russia and Lasting Peace in Europe

Leading up to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Putin regime had moved to systematically destroy all independent media inside Russia. Hundreds of journalists were forced to leave the country due to the Kremlin’s pressure and fears for their freedom and physical safety. Dozens…

Stoking Anxiety: How the Russian Media Covers Tensions with Ukraine

And What Ordinary Russians Think About It

Putin’s Annual Press Conference

Putin's annual press conference upheld his long-standing tradition: no matter what topic the Russian president attempted to discuss, his narratives are full of fakes, disconnected from reality and inevitably swerve into anti-Western tirades