Ukraine Live Day 549: Heavy Shelling Less Than 5 Kilometres Outside Mariupol

August 20, 2015

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Russia Update: Vladimir Kara-Murza, Jr. Gives First Interview Since Hospitalization

August 19, 2015

Vladimir Kara-Murza, Jr., coordinator for Open Russia, has given his first press interview today to Moskovsky Komsomolets. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. The previous issue is here. Special features: – ‘I Was on Active Duty’: Interview […]

Russia Update: Russian Railways Head Targeted for Corruption by Opposition, Resigns

August 18, 2015

Vladimir Yakunin, head of Russian Railways for the last 10 years and long a target of allegations of corruption by the opposition, has resigned from his position to seek a senator’s seat. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic […]

Ukraine Live Day 547: Sartana Death Toll Rises To 3

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Ukraine Live Day 545: A ‘Big War’ Brewing?

August 16, 2015

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Ukraine Live Day 544: Shelling by Russian-Backed Fighters at Highest Number in Six Months: ATO Spokesman

August 15, 2015

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Russia Update: Opposition Reinstated to the Ballot for Local Elections in Kostroma

August 14, 2015

After protests, the opposition’s Democratic Coalition has managed to get itself reinstated to the ballot for local elections in Kostroma, although one campaign worker has been jailed and another faces charges. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. […]