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

In 2023, the EU was the largest buyer of Russia's pipeline gas, purchasing 36% of its exports, followed by Turkey (31%) and China (28%)

What are the trends in Russian public opinion regarding the war and support for the Putin regime?

“Many will be surprised to hear it, but there are still elections ,” — Alexey Navalny

In a joint effort with The American Bar Association Center for Human Rights (ABA/CHR) and The Center for Civil Liberties (CCL), Free Russia Foundation (FRF) is proud to…

On February 24, 2022, war censorship was de facto established in Russia: Roskomnadzor, the government’s media watchdog, demanded that the media and information resources that cover the situation in Ukraine cite only official sources. For spreading what the Russian authorities deem…

This report exposes the true motivations behind Russia's actions in Ukraine and provides critical insights into the role of far-right elements within the Russian state

The Issue, Response of Ukrainian Civil Society and Government, Contribution of Russian Civil Society, and Way Forward

No one in Russia wants a long-term war, and the mobilization for the war is unpopular
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