Kremlin’s Malign Influence

An investigation into how the Kremlin extends its reach beyond its borders to undermine democratic societies. We trace the interference in elections, the spread of disinformation, and the networks and pressures through which Moscow seeks to shape politics far from home

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34 publications
Kremlin's Malign Influence

The Kremlin’s Influence Quarterly #2

Case Studies on Malign Influence in Eight European Countries

Report by Anton Shekhovtsov Sep 8, 2020
Kremlin's Malign Influence

The (Geo-)Political Aspects of Austrian−Russian Business Relations, Part II

From the Nabucco and South Stream Pipelines to the EU Sanctions Against Russia

Article by Martin Malek Aug 20, 2020
Kremlin's Malign Influence

Russian Gas and the Financing of Separatism in Moldova

Gas Debt, Cryptocurrency, and the Corruption of Moldovan Political Elites

Article by Sergiu Tofilat Aug 14, 2020
Economics

Global Financial Flows of Putin’s Russia

Mechanisms and Schemes Financing the Regime’s Illegal Activities Abroad

Report Aug 11, 2020
Kremlin's Malign Influence

Russian Lawfare and other malign influence operations in Spain

Organized Crime, the Catalan Referendum, and Russian-Spanish Relations

Article by Vladimir Zhbankov Jun 19, 2020
Kremlin's Malign Influence

The (Geo-)Political Aspects of Austrian−Russian Business Relations, Part I

As COVID-19 spread from China to the rest of the world and became a pandemic, Moscow used the disaster to intensify its political war against the West

Article by Martin Malek Jun 5, 2020
Kremlin's Malign Influence

Russian Malign Influence Operations in Coronavirus‑hit Italy

As COVID-19 spread from China to the rest of the world and became a pandemic, Moscow used the disaster to intensify its political war against the West

Article by Anton Shekhovtsov Jun 1, 2020
Kremlin's Malign Influence

The Kremlin’s Influence Quarterly #1

Malign Influence of Putin’s Russia in Europe: Case Studies and a Framework

Report by Anton Shekhovtsov May 14, 2020
Kremlin's Malign Influence

Kill the Messenger: How Russian and Post-Soviet Oligarchs Undermine the First Amendment

How Putin’s Oligarchs Corrupt American Values and Institutions, and What Can Be Done

Report by Casey Michel Apr 16, 2020
Economics

Who Is Behind the Renewed Effort to Push Nord Stream 2 on Europe?

The April 2020 Poll, Its Sponsors and the PR Campaign Around It

Article by Ivan Vasilyev Apr 9, 2020

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