All the autocrat’s men: The court politics of Putin’s inner circle
What is the state of the “Putin court?” And how has Russia’s war against Ukraine influenced the clan battles that…
Geographical Coverage: Russia
The Cost of Russia’s Friendship With Azerbaijan
Amid the war in Ukraine, Azerbaijan has become an essential partner for Russia when it comes to both energy exports,…
The U.S. Aid Package for Ukraine Is a Breakthrough but No Silver Bullet
The approval of U.S. aid to Ukraine, long overdue and needlessly controversial, is a major milestone. But a milestone on…
From Russia With Spin: How Content From Russian State Media is Laundered by Polish Blogs
Researchers from two European universities with support from ASD have uncovered evidence that a small network of Polish news blogs—Lega…
United States: Freedom House Commends US Congress’s Passage of Additional Aid for Ukraine
The bipartisan aid package comes at a critical time in Ukraine’s frontline struggle for its democracy and freedom.In response to…
Putin’s Inner Circle Shake-Up
In a startling development that may reveal fissures within Vladimir Putin’s regime, the Russian dictator has dismissed two of his…
Josh Rudolph on Building a Transparent and Accountable Ukraine
A joint assessment by the government of Ukraine, the European Commission, and the World Bank found that Russia caused over…
Russia Floods Twitter with Propaganda about the Kakhovka Dam’s Collapse
In the early hours of June 6, an explosion collapsed the Kakhovka dam, releasing a torrent of water across the…
Building Up the Democratic Potential of the New Russian Emigrants
Estimates for the number of Russians who have left Russia since its full invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 range…
RT en Español Won’t Stay Off YouTube
YouTube was essential to RT’s early success, helping the Russian propaganda network expand its audience across the globe. YouTube’s decision…