War
War Economy, War Society – How Strong Is Putin Really?
How far can Putin go in militarizing Russia? What are the weaknesses of his approach?
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War
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
By Vladimir Zhbankov
November 19, 2024
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Economics
War
Belousov’s Appointment Exposes a Structural Crisis in Putin’s MOD
Putin’s difficulties are plenty and mounting
By Vladimir Milov
June 04, 2024
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Economics
War
War Economy, War Society – How Strong Is Putin Really?
How far can Putin go in militarizing Russia? What are the weaknesses of his approach?
By Free Russia Foundation
April 19, 2024
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Economics
War
Sanctions
EU Imports of Russian Gas
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%)
By Mikhail Krutikhin
March 12, 2024
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War
Civil Society
Current trends in Russian public opinion toward the war
What are the trends in Russian public opinion regarding the war and support for the Putin regime?
By Vladimir Milov
December 11, 2023
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Politics
War
Russia’s 2023 Electoral Dynamics. War and Presidential Anticipation
“Many will be surprised to hear it, but there are still elections ,” — Alexey Navalny
By FRF Brussels Think Tank
September 22, 2023
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War
Russia’s War in Ukraine: Filtration and Forced Relocation of Civilians Constitute Gross Violations of International Law
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 announce the release of this comprehensive report
By Free Russia Foundation
September 05, 2023
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War
Civil Society
How independent media emerge and change during the war in Ukraine
About 15 editorial offices moved abroad, some were forced to shut down, some changed their format. Two dozen of the new Russian-language media were launched as well: journalists sought to understand what was unraveling as a result of the war and cover it
By Free Russia Foundation
June 21, 2023
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War
Vile Bodies: How Fascists, Cultists and Spooks Spearheaded Russia’s War on Ukraine
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
By Pierre Vaux
June 12, 2023
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War
War and Deported Ukrainian Children
The Issue, Response of Ukrainian Civil Society and Government, Contribution of Russian Civil Society, and Way Forward
By FRF Brussels Think Tank
May 15, 2023
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War
Civil Society
Public Opinion in Russia and War in Ukraine: End of the Year Recap
No one in Russia wants a long-term war, and the mobilization for the war is unpopular
By Vladimir Milov
December 30, 2022
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War
Civil Society
How Russian regions protested the war in Ukraine—and why it cannot change anything
Anti-war protests in Russia unfolded from the early hours of February 24, 2022. While millions did not take to the streets, tens of thousands of the Russian citizens actively resisted the aggression
By Vadim Shtepa
December 19, 2022