Russia hands jail sentences to three Alexey Navalny lawyersThe Kremlin is punishing Navalny's associates, sentencing lawyers for transmitting his thoughts, reflecting a crackdown on dissent and opposition in Russia.
Unprecedented increase in liability for personal data leaks in the Russian Federation to take effect in May 2025New Russian law increases liability for personal data leaks, differentiating between illegal transfers and accidental ones, effective May 2025.
Moscow clubgoers found guilty of 'hooliganism' after LGBTQ+ bar raidsThe Russian government is intensifying its crackdown on LGBTQ+ individuals through police raids on nightclubs.
Russia's parliament wants to ban Deutsche Welle DW 08/20/2024Russian lawmakers aim to label Deutsche Welle as 'undesirable,' severely restricting its operations and impacting press freedom.
Moscow Police Reportedly Force Migrant Workers To Enlist Amid RaidsSharing dissenting content in Russia may lead to fines or imprisonment.
US-Russian dual national sentenced to 12 years in Russian prisonKsenia Khavana was sentenced to 12 years for treason linked to a $51 donation to a charity aiding Ukraine.
Russia tightens 'undesirable organizations' law DW 07/27/2024Kremlin critics face increasing challenges in Russia with the passing of stricter laws on 'undesirable organizations.'
Opinion | Do Not Allow Putin to Capture Another Pawn in EuropeThe Russian Law in Georgia is perceived as an attempt to suppress opposition and align the country with Russia, drawing criticism and threats of sanctions from the US and Europe.
EU's Varhelyi says mix-up led to Georgian PM's death threats claimEuropean Commissioner mentioned attack on Slovak PM to influence Georgian PM on 'Russian law'.
Why protesters in Georgia are opposed to a 'foreign agents' law and why it mattersControversial 'foreign agents' bill in Georgia sparks massive protests over foreign influence.
Georgia advances foreign agents' bill as 20,000 rally against itThe ruling party in Georgia reintroduced a controversial foreign influence bill, sparking mass protests and concerns over aligning with Russia over EU ties.
Opinion | Do Not Allow Putin to Capture Another Pawn in EuropeThe Russian Law in Georgia is perceived as an attempt to suppress opposition and align the country with Russia, drawing criticism and threats of sanctions from the US and Europe.
EU's Varhelyi says mix-up led to Georgian PM's death threats claimEuropean Commissioner mentioned attack on Slovak PM to influence Georgian PM on 'Russian law'.
Why protesters in Georgia are opposed to a 'foreign agents' law and why it mattersControversial 'foreign agents' bill in Georgia sparks massive protests over foreign influence.
Georgia advances foreign agents' bill as 20,000 rally against itThe ruling party in Georgia reintroduced a controversial foreign influence bill, sparking mass protests and concerns over aligning with Russia over EU ties.