How the Yabloko Deregistration Case Is Reshaping Russia’s Parliamentary Campaign
The ongoing legal challenge against the liberal Yabloko party’s participation in upcoming Russian parliamentary elections has sent ripples through the…
Author: Merletta Alijah
Electronic Voting Protocols to Be Implemented in One-Third of Russian Regions for 2026 Parliamentary Elections
Russia is preparing to introduce electronic voting protocols across approximately one-third of its regions for the upcoming State Duma elections…
Donald Trump Announces Plans to Revamp US Aircraft Carrier Design and Allow Foreign Construction of New Warships
In a significant shift in American naval policy, President Donald Trump has announced plans to modify the design of US…
By Armored Train Across Siberia: How Kim Jong-il Made His Historic Journey to Moscow
Twenty-five years ago, in the summer of 2001, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il embarked on one of the most extraordinary…
Outsiders Among Voters: What the Proposal to Strip Foreign Agents of Voting Rights Means for Russia
In a development that has sparked intense debate about democratic principles and national security, the head of Russia’s Central Election…
‘A Planetary-Scale Tragedy’: How the West Reported on the 1991 Soviet Coup Attempt
Thirty-five years ago, the world watched in disbelief as tanks rolled through the streets of Moscow in what would become…
Putin Addresses National Projects Council with Focus on Regional Finance Challenges
Russian President Vladimir Putin convened a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects, delivering remarks that placed…
Myanmar’s Military Leader Visits Moscow: Key Topics Discussed with Putin and Mishustin
In a significant diplomatic engagement that underscores Russia’s growing influence in Southeast Asia, Myanmar’s military leader recently concluded a high-profile…
Russian Political Parties Allocated Television Airtime Ahead of Elections: First Campaign Ads to Air August 24
Russian political parties participating in upcoming elections have been allocated dedicated slots for campaign advertising on state television, with the…
Russian State Duma Proposes Digital Signature Collection Through Government Portal for Federal Elections
A new legislative initiative in Russia’s State Duma could fundamentally transform how candidates gather support for federal elections. Lawmakers have…