FEATURED NEWS STORIES
Russia Holds Referendums in Parts of Ukraine (read an article from this feature online for FREE)
Mysterious Explosions Cripple Nord Stream Pipelines
THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Politics
From Akunin to Loznitsa: Who Is Speaking Out ‘Against Cancelling’ Russia and Why?
Chernikov: Despite Calls to ‘Cancel’ Russian Culture, Art Is a Bridge ‘Out of the Darkness’
Military Affairs
Double-Checking What’s Been Written
Putin Addresses Mobilization, Western Threats at Security Council, CIS Meetings
Human Rights
‘Fighting in the War Against Ukraine Is a Crime’
Kumankov: Anyone Taking Part in Russia’s War Against Ukraine is Committing a ‘Moral Crime’
OTHER POST-SOVIET STATES
Central Asia
Bishkek Is Becoming a Russian City
Panfilova: Second Wave of Russian Migrants Presents Opportunities, Threats for Central Asian States
Moldova
Moldova Braces for Life Without Gas
Gamova: Rising Utility Tariffs Continue to Stoke Protest Sentiment
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
United Nations
Why Moscow Is Demanding Protection for the UN
In General Assembly Speech, Lavrov Welcomes New Security Council Members, Defends Russia’s Spot
Military Affairs
Russia’s Dangerous Game
Arms Expert: Mobilization Most Likely Indicates Putin Will Not Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine
China
Beijing Purges Party of Disloyal Element
Skosyrev: Purges Among Top Leadership Shore Up Xi’s Control Ahead of Critical CPC Congress
Italy
The Right – But Not Kremlin’s Friends – Wins in Italy
Right-Wing Populist Meloni Promises Many Changes, But Not on Russia Sanctions