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Goldman Sachs Tries to Kill Bill That Would Punish Russian Torturers and Murderers
Cristina Maza in Russia 10 months ago
The scandal appears to be one of many in which financial institutions put the profits of their clients before human rights issues or the well-being of the public.
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Pussy Riot: Vladimir Putin Turns Punk Rockers Into Political Martyrs
Ed Hancox in Russia 10 months ago
Three members of Russia's infamous punk collective are finally having their day in court in a trial that seems to be designed to suppress free speech in Russia.
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Wikipedia Blackout to Protest Russia Internet Law is a Success
Irina Ozolina in Russia 10 months ago
The Russian version of Wikipedia shutdown for 24 hours to protest the Russian government's proposed law to blacklist websites at will.
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Russia Freedom of Speech: Internet May Be Next Censorship Battleground
Natalia Martinez in Russia 10 months ago
Russia has expanded its battle for freedom of expression into a new realm: the Internet. Pending approval from President Putin, the new law could more widely censor websites in Russia.
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Putin Channels Stalin to Censor the Internet in Russia
Natalia Martinez in Russia 10 months ago
These actions have elicited unfortunate comparisons to the beginning of Stalin’s terror in the late 1930s.
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Putin Israel Visit Shows Differences Between Russia and US on Iran and Syria
Jamilah Al-Harake in Russia 11 months ago
After Putin's visit to Israel, its clear that Russia is seeking to become a key player in the newly emerging Middle East, which does not exactly coincide with Israel's objectives.
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Syrian Civil War: Suspected Russian Support of Assad Regime Adds Fodder to Escalating Crisis
Nolan Kraszkiewicz in Russia 11 months ago
Speculation around Russia's direct support of Syria's Assad has run rampant in recent days. With Russian ships en route to Syria recently sent back to port, what can we now expect from Putin?
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G20 Summit Los Cabos: Obama Has a Chance to Assert Power Over Vladimir Putin and Russia
Lev Sviridov in Russia 11 months ago
For the first time in a long time, the U.S. can assert foreign policy objectives on Russia and support our human rights agenda through non-military means.
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