France says E.U. is preparing ‘toughest sanctions’ against Russia more than three years — Meduza
The European Union is preparing to impose its “toughest sanctions” against Russia since the start of Moscow’s full-scale…
Russia’s Oscar rigging, Solovyov’s praise for Zelensky, and a Putin ideologist’s Obama portrait What we learned from Ukrainian producer Alexander Rodnyansky’s new memoir
Former top Kremlin ideologue Vladimir Surkov kept a photo of Barack Obama in his office In 1988, Rodnyansky…
Out of the woods A Siberian tiger ripped off his arm. Then the cousin who saved him was prosecuted for poaching. — Meduza
In February 2023, 19-year-old Sergey Kyalundzyuga and his 23-year-old cousin Alexander Sigde set off for a fishing trip…
‘We’re back in the early 2000s’ Mobile Internet blackouts are now routine in many Russian regions. We asked readers how it’s upending their lives.
Regular mobile Internet shutdowns have become a new reality for millions across Russia. While the authorities usually present…
Russian court convicts nearly 200 Ukrainian POWs captured in Kursk region of terrorism — Mediazona — Meduza
Over the past six months, judges with Russia’s 2nd Western District Military Court have handed down sentences to184…
China renews interest in Russian gas pipeline as Israel–Iran war fuels energy concerns — WSJ — Meduza
The recent conflict between Israel and Iran has prompted Beijing to renew its interest in the Power of…
An economic reality check Officials clash at St. Petersburg forum over the perfect weather metaphors for Russia’s recession risks and the ruble’s strength
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is known for the noise it generates in the news media, but…
‘Better than ending up under a bush in Ukraine’ How Russian army deserters are getting themselves sent to prison to avoid being sent back to war — Meduza
With fleeing the country out of reach for many, some Russian deserters have turned to a new tactic…
Russian Investigative Committee head orders criminal case after eight-year-old pours water on eternal flame on Russia Day — Meduza
The head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, has ordered a criminal case opened after a child poured…
‘You Are Not Alone’ campaign raises over $150,000 for Russian political prisoners in a single day — Meduza
The “You Are Not Alone” fundraiser, held on June 12 by independent Russian media outlets in partnership with…