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The article focuses on Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, and the creation of Wagner Group, a private military company. Topics include Putin's comparison of the first post-Soviet decade to the time of troubles; Wagner's role as mercenaries; and funding sources and the deterioration of Russia's stability.

The author discusses the important role to be played by the young elite in Russia's political and economic stage as the country faces another term under its President Vladimir Putin. The characteristics of the Russians who are part of a new generation of elite who share the European values of former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev are described. The author also analyzes the result of the presidential election on March 18, 2018 which he believes reflected the status quo.

The article offers information on the return of Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader, lawyer, and anti-corruption activist to face Vladimir Putin as he had fallen into a coma after being poisoned with Novichok, a nerve agent, and was evacuated to Germany for treatment. It discusses that by walking back into the lion's den he is hoping to help the Russian public to jettison that fear; and mentions that to imprison Navalny now would be to turn him into Nelson Mandela figure.

The article offers information on the jailing of Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader, lawyer, and anti-corruption activist. It discusses that Navalny is risking his freedom and his life to stand up to a brutal, crooked regime, and his conviction has plunged Russia to a new nadir of lawlessness; and mentions that the prosecutors have levelled a series of trumped-up criminal charges against him.

The article discusses the career of the Russian Defence Minister and former leader of the Soviet Union Ministry of Emergency Situations (MChS) Sergei Shoigu, with a particular focus on his involvement in managing Russian and Soviet emergencies. An overview of his relationship Russian President Vladimir Putin is provided. Russia's military policies under Shoigu, including the Russia invasion of Crimea, Ukraine, are discussed.

The article focuses on the resurgence of the Communist Party as an opposition group in Russian politics in 2021. It mentions the preference of Russian Democrats for Communist politicians. The Communists won 19% of the vote despite the alleged election rigging in September due in part to the smart voting strategy of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Also noted is the use of the Communist Party by young politicians as a platform for their left-wing agenda.

The article discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin has set the stage to stay on as Russia's president till 2036. It mentions that Putin has failed to do enough to diversify Russia away from oil and gas. It also mentions that the deep-rooted corruption and a lack of competition have hobbled the prospects for growth in Russia.

The article focuses on the results of the Russian general election held in September 2021. Topics discussed include the victory of the political party United Russia despite polls showing a decline in its popularity to less than 30% and record low voter turnout, tactics employed by United Russia to win such as banning opposition politics, removing independent observers and creating an electronic voting platform, and alleged changes made to the publicized results to favor the party.

The article explores the Russian government's attempts to gain control over social media through legislation, intimidation and new surveillance infrastructure. It criticizes the administration of President Vladimir Putin for using social media as a tool for propaganda and repression. The role of social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube in Russian politics is discussed.

The article provides a political outlook for Russia in 2019. Some of President Vladimir Putin's achievements from 2012 to 2018 are discussed including the annexation of Crimea. The article analyzes the approval and trust ratings of Putin since his re-election in March 2018 and the reasons for the drop in September such as the government proposal to raise the retirement age for both men and women. Also mentioned are the pessimism about the country's direction and stagnate economy.

The article offers information on how the Kremlin outwitted Amnesty International, an international non-governmental organization with its headquarters in the Great Britain focused on human rights. It discusses the struggle to convict Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader, in the court of public opinion has received a boost from an unlikely source which is Amnesty International; and mentions that Amnesty was flooded by identical complaints about Navalny from "concerned citizens."

The article reports on the challenges facing Russian President Vladimir Putin who was re-inaugurated on May 7, 2018. Topics discussed include protest, lead by Alexei Navalny, in Moscow, key element in Putin's political edifice, and political goals of Putin including health care and education improvement and raising the living standards.

The article discusses the characteristics, attitudes and political views of the Puteens, the first generation of Russians who were born since Russian President Vladimir Putin came into power in 1999. Topics discussed include the Puteens' experience of economic prosperity, the role of the Internet on younger people's more positive views of the U.S. and the European Union, and challenge posed by opposition leader Alexei Navalny against Putin.

The article discusses the candidacy of reality television host Ksenia Sobchak for president of Russia in the March 2018 election, commenting on Sobchak's view that the election is more a performance than a political contest and on how she will distract from the opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

The article reports on the deepening relationship of China and Russia. It relates the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Moscow where he was given the Order of St. Andrew medallion by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moreover, it discusses the visit of Putin in Beijing to attend a parade celebrating China's victory in the war against Japan.

The article reports on the demonstration against political corruption on national holiday in Moscow, Russia. Lead by Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny, the protest is also intended for his campaign for the presidential election in 2018. The protesters want to stop the corruption of President Vladimir Putin and they want change for the country.

The article discusses the Western populists and nationalists' admiration for the Russian President Vladimir Putin, including the role that Russian propaganda plays in Europe and United States. An overview of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's perspective towards Russia, including the leadership of Putin, is provided.

The article states that Russian president Vladimir Putin, in addition to two of his significant political opponents, former Georgia president Mikheil Saakashvili and opposition leader Alexei Navalny, welcomed the election of U.S. presidential Donald Trump. The article discusses the Russian government's propaganda strategy of anti-Americanism.

The article discusses the proposed exhumation of former Polish president Lech Kaczynski at the behest of Poland's Law and Justice Party (PIS), led by Jaroslaw Kaczynski, in order to investigate whether Russia brought down the plane in which Lech Kaczynski was killed following a crash.

The article discusses how Russian politics is targeting the human rights group Memorial. Topics discussed include the creation of Memorial to commemorate victims of repression during the time of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, the introduction of foreign-agents law which requires politically-active organizations that are receiving money from overseas to register, and the claims that President Vladimir Putin aims to control Russian history.

The article discusses the impact of Russian local elections on September 6, 2019 on the administration of President Vladimir Putin. The ruling party United Russia had lost many seats in the elections. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny asked his supporters to vote for whichever candidate was best placed to defeat the ruling party.

The article looks at the progress and movements in the occupation of the bodyguards of Russian President Vladimir Putin as of June 2019. Topics discussed include relationship of Putin to the men of Russia's Federal Protection Service, appointment of some of his personal guards as regional governors since 2016, and their key roles in Russia's political architecture.

A commentary on how the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin is attacking the elite with Mikhail Abyzov, a former minister in the government of Dmitry Medvedev, as the latest victim, is presented. Topics covered include allegations against Abyzov that led to his arrest, role of money and the redistribution of assets in the current attacks against the elite and how keeping the elite fearful enables the Putin government to placate discontent among Russians.

The article discusses the lack of interest by Russians in the country's parliamentary elections to be held on September 18, 2016. Topics include the influence of the parliamentary election campaigns on the Russian presidential elections in 2018, a decline in the ratings of President Vladimir Putin's United Russia ruling party leading to the 2016 elections despite the party's majority hold on the Duma, and changes to Putin's regime including the dismissal of his chief of staff.

The article discusses political and economic problems that need to be addressed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Topics explored include the accidental shooting of a Russian spy aircraft by the Syrian Air Defense Force, the political impact of the public protests launched in response to controversies surrounding the 2011 Russian elections, and the proposed increase in the state pension age.

The article discusses the success of Russia in hosting the 2018 World Cup despite the political tensions. Topics discussed include the festivities following the victory of the Russian team over the Spanish contingent, the attitudes of local and international fans and the victory of the Russian team resulting to a grassroots national holiday that unified people across the political spectrum.

The author discusses Russia's political and economic prospects under President Vladimir Putin who was re-elected at the recently held election in March 2018. The author believes that there is a possibility that Putin could change the constitution for him to run again since he cannot legally run again in 2024. The author further believes that Russia could embrace even more extreme form of the nationalism that has defined the politics of Putin.

The article discusses what might happen if Russian government were to fail and the country were to break up into several smaller states. According to the author, Russian President Vladimir Putin's centralisation of government may encourage members of the Russian Federation to break away. Details on the control of Russia's nuclear weapons in the event of state fragmentation are presented. Other topics include nationalism and Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea.

The article analyzes the political and public opinion strategy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on the use of propaganda by the Russian state. Topics include discussion of the narrative that Russia is at war with the West, including the U.S. and European Union (E.U.); the impact of street protests in Russia in 2011-2012 on the government's legitimacy; and factors such as Putin's popularity, trust in state media, and the middle class's economic concerns.

The article focuses on the assassination of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov in Russia on February 27, 2015. Topics include the demonstrations occurring in Russia in response to his murder, Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to prevent any dissent within Russia, and the Russian government's fears that an uprising similar to the Maidan revolution in Ukraine might occur in Russia.

The article looks at Russian politics and foreign policy in relation to the position and views of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Topics include Russia's role in the separatist conflict in Ukraine, economic problems in Russia due in part to the fall in global oil prices, Putin's strategies for consolidate his power domestically, and Russia's relations with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Western countries.

The article reports political developments in Russia as of mid-February 2017, particularly the move by top opposition politician Aleksei Navalny to start campaigning for the next presidential elections in the country. Also cited are a ruling by a Russian court declaring Navalny as not qualified as a candidate, the successful appeal by Navalny of his embezzlement case conviction at the European Court of Human Rights, and the possible re-election of incumbent president, Vladimir Putin.

The article discusses the decriminalization of domestic abuse and family violence in Russia under the government of president Vladimir Putin. Emphasis is given to topics such as the cultural roots of domestic violence in Russia, the attitude among conservatives in support of decriminalization, and public fears over police and judicial control of family life.

The article profiles Igor Sechin, a Russian official, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and a major player in the energy industry. Topics discussed include Sechin's early life and career, his reputation as one of Putin's most conservative counselors and leader of the Kremlin's Siloviki faction, and his appointment as executive chairman of the energy company Rosneft.

The article examines Russia's efforts to influence elections, particularly in the U.S. Topics discussed include Russia's attempt to stop the reelection of U.S. President Ronald Reagan in November 1984, the use of disinformation by Russian President Vladimir Putin in his war against Ukraine, and Putin's allegations that the protest movements against his third presidential term in 2012 were the result of an American conspiracy.

The article discusses the popularity of Tunisia among Russian tourists in 2016 following the Russian government's decision to restrict travel to Egypt and Turkey.

The article looks at the Saki Military Clinical Sanatorium, a spa in Crimea, Ukraine, which was seized by the Russian government after Russian annexed Crimea in 2014. The spa serves both private clients and wounded veterans, which it treats at the expense of the Russian government. According to the author, Russian annexation and resultant Western sanctions have negatively affected tourism in the area. Mud baths are also discussed.

The article discusses what might happen if Russian President Vladimir Putin attempts to undermine the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and the European Union (EU) by waging hybrid warfare on Latvia and Estonia. According to the author, Putin may try to foment pro-Russian sentiment and unrest in these countries, followed by military drills and cyberattacks which may be ambiguous enough to avoid provoking other NATO members into action. Military readiness among NATO members is discussed.

The article discusses how the Russian government's intervention in Ukraine and annexation of Crimea, Ukraine are impacting Belarus' political system as of April 2015. According to the article, Belarus attained independence following the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991. Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko is mentioned, along with autocratic leaders, the European Union (EU), and Belarus' economy. Political opposition and democracy are also examined.

The article discusses the legacy of the death of Russian politician Boris Nemtsov, focusing on the power of his memory, attempts by the Russian government to remove memorials to him and rally support for the annexation of Crimea at his death site, and Nemstov's place as a symbol of liberalism.

A cartoon is presented showing Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to dissent within Russia in 2015.

The article focuses on the collapse of the rouble Russian currency in December of 2014 and Russian President Vladimir Putin's economic plans for 2015. Topics include the impact of Western sanctions on the Russian economy, the global response to Russia's aggression within Ukraine, and Putin's efforts to stifle dissent.

The article focuses on how the Russian economy has been impacted by economic sanctions from the West in 2014. Topics include the contraction of the Russian economy due to state-imposed stagnation and the depreciation of the ruble. Information is provided on Russian President Vladimir Putin's failure to implement an economic model based on investment and innovation.

The article discusses the arrest of Russian businessman Vladimir Yevtushenkov for money laundering and handling stolen assets, focusing on the similarity between this case and the case of Russian businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky, as well as the political aspects of the situation.

The article focuses on Russian President Vladimir Putin and his plans for Ukraine in 2014. Topics include Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, if the West will become involved in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and Russian aggression in 2014. Information is provided on how Western leaders should respond to Russian expansion with military force.