Regions / East Europe / Russia
Articles about Russia, ordered by date. 
Frozen out
Finland’s cold-border law chills asylum rights and gives Europe a hard new line, by Bethany Rielly.
Locked up
Report on activist arrests in Russia by Richard Swift.
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The dragon and the bear on the roof of the world
Cash-strapped but strategically important, Tajikistan is undergoing rapid change with its future increasingly being shaped by a power play between China and Russia. Klas Lundström reports.
Not toeing the Kremlin’s line
Despite threats, regional media in Russia is resurgent and inspiring audiences tired of the ‘official version’ broadcast by the nationals. Tina Burrett surveys the changes afoot.
On thin ice
Is conflict in the Arctic drawing closer? Rather than spurring action on climate change, rapidly melting ice is creating more opportunities for geopolitical rivalry.
Life after Putin
The struggle to define Russia’s future is under way but those hoping for a more progressive post-Putin Russia shouldn’t hold their breath, writes Tina Burrett.
Russia’s witch-hunt against Valentina Cherevatenko
Moscow has opened the first criminal case for an alleged violation of its widely criticized ‘Foreign Spy’ law against civil-society activist Valentina Cherevatenko. Erin Kilbride reports.
Taking matters into their own hands
Labour rights in post-socialist countries such as Russia, China and Vietnam are being fought for from outside, not within, official trade unions. Tim Pringle reports.
Russia's unseen casualties
Those living with HIV in the Ukraine face an uncertain future following cuts to support services, reports Gabriella Jozwiak.
Russia's war on its gay citizens
Isabella Moore photographs those bearing the brunt of the latest crackdown on LGBTI rights.
The gloves are off
The authorities are cracking down on dissent in Russia, writes Victor Sonkin.
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