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A Day of Dissent in Russia
On Saturday, Russians took to the streets to protest the government’s response to the country’s deteriorating economic situation. Dubbed a “Day of Dissent,” these protests are … more →
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A Day of Dissent in Russia
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nearabroad wrote 10 months ago: On Saturday, Russians took to the streets to protest the government’s response to the country … more →
Russia Reportedly Stops Missile Deployment
nearabroad wrote 10 months ago: In what is seen as a response to ‘a change in US attitude’ toward the deployment of its … more →
Gas Deal Undermines Ukraine's Reformers
nearabroad wrote 10 months ago: Ukraine and Russia have finalized the details of a 10-year gas deal. The agreement comes after an 18 … more →
Russia Pulls Back in Georgia
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: Anatoly Serdyukov, Russia’s defence minister, declared his nation’s military pull out … more →
Georgia Punished by Russia
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: After a brutal campaign that has been viewed by the international community as unnecessary over-reac … more →
A Changing of the Guard in Russia
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: Today, in the pomp and glory of the Kremlin’s St. Andrew’s Hall, Russian President Vladi … more →
Abkhazia Joins List of Deteriorating Conflicts
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: In its monthly report, the International Crisis Group lists Georgia among the “eight actual or … more →
Chechnya a Challenge for Medvedev
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nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: On the eve of the inauguration of Dmitri Medvedev as Russia’s next president, the country is e … more →
Will Putin Remain in Charge?
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nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: On Sunday, the Washington Post took a stab at the question that has consumed Kremlin-watchers since … more →
A Race to the Bottom in Georgia
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nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: Armed conflict between Russia and Georgia seemed ever more likely today after the Moscow moved more … more →
High-Ranking Judge Murdered in Southern Russia
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: A top judge in Russia’s restive southern region of Ingushetia, Khasan Yandiyev, 51, was shot d … more →
Xenophobia and Hate Groups Proliferate in Russia
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: Russia’s recent influx of immigrants, coupled with a declining birth rate, an ever growing use … more →
Two More Journalists Murdered in Russia
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nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: The bodies of two Russian journalists from the volitile North Caucus Republic of Dagestan were found … more →
British Oil Giant Under Fire After Espionage Arrests
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: The Russian government is bearing its fangs on British oil giant BP after the arrest of two U.S.-Rus … more →
Serbs Call on Russia to Help in Kosovo Crisis
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: As violence against the NATO-led Kosovo peacekeeping mission moved to a new climax today, Serbian ca … more →
Kasparov Carts Out the Moral Authority Card
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: In today’s Wall Street Journal, contributing editor and Other Russia leader, Garry Kasparov wr … more →
What the Future Holds for Russia Under Medvedev
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: Russians voted Dmitry Medvedev in as their next President over the weekend. In an election character … more →
Sino-Russian Relationship Continues to Deepen
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: During the opening ceremony of the Russian-Chinese economic forum on Saturday, Sergei Razov, Russia … more →
Piss Off the Kremlin, Become a Soldier
nearabroad wrote 1 year ago: Peter Finn writes in today’s Wash Post about the increasing use of military conscription on th … more →
