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War

Investigating Russian military aggression, its impact on Ukraine, and broader implications for global security and NATO’s strategy

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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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

Economics
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Belousov’s Appointment Exposes a Structural Crisis in Putin’s MOD

Putin’s difficulties are plenty and mounting

By Vladimir Milov

Economics
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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

Economics
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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

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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

Politics
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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