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

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Civil Society

The Russian Orthodox Church and the War

Christians Who Oppose the War Face Punishment from Church and State

Report by Ksenia Luchenko Jul 9, 2025
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

Article by Vladimir Zhbankov Nov 19, 2024
Economics

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

Putin’s difficulties are plenty and mounting

Article by Vladimir Milov Jun 4, 2024
Economics

War Economy, War Society—How Strong Is Putin Really?

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

Report by Free Russia Foundation Apr 19, 2024
Economics

EU Imports of Russian Gas

Pipeline Gas, LNG, and the 2027 Phase-Out Deadline

Report by Mikhail Krutikhin Mar 12, 2024
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?

Article by Vladimir Milov Dec 11, 2023
Politics

Russia’s 2023 Electoral Dynamics. War and Presidential Anticipation

Regional Elections, Opposition Strategies and the Road to March 2024

Report by Free Russia Foundation Sep 22, 2023
War

Russia’s War in Ukraine: Filtration and Forced Relocation of Civilians Constitute Gross Violations of International Law

Crimes Against Humanity Committed Since the Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine

Report by Free Russia Foundation Sep 5, 2023
Civil Society

How independent media emerge and change during the war in Ukraine

New Russian-Language Media and Their Audiences Since February 2022

Article by Free Russia Foundation Jun 21, 2023
War

Vile Bodies: How Fascists, Cultists and Spooks Spearheaded Russia’s War on Ukraine

Motivations behind the war and the role of far-right elements in the state

Report by Pierre Vaux Jun 12, 2023

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