War
In-depth analysis of Russia's war against Ukraine—its origins, its conduct, and its consequences: how the aggression reshapes the lives caught up in it, how questions of justice and accountability take shape, and what the conflict means for security far beyond the front line
The Russian Orthodox Church and the War
In Russia, Christians who oppose the war in Ukraine and state repression face punishment from both church authorities and the state, including dismissal, prosecution, imprisonment, exile, and, in some cases, death
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
Belousov’s Appointment Exposes a Structural Crisis in Putin’s MOD
Putin’s difficulties are plenty and mounting
War Economy, War Society—How Strong Is Putin Really?
How far can Putin go in militarizing Russia? What are the weaknesses of his approach?
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%)
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?
Russia’s 2023 Electoral Dynamics. War and Presidential Anticipation
“Many will be surprised to hear it, but there are still elections ,”—Alexey Navalny
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
How independent media emerge and change during the war in Ukraine
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…
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