Why Russian Journalists Are Being Branded ‘Foreign Agents’ — And Why It Matters
The last few months have been the most difficult for independent Russian journalists since the Soviet era. Here’s...
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Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Has a Second Wife — And Her Properties Are Worth Millions
Chechnya’s authoritarian leader has long made his stance on polygamy clear — he’s an enthusiastic supporter — but...
'I Already Knew Who Was Behind Her': A Mysterious Woman, a Top Russian Official, and Contracts Worth Millions
A mysterious woman negotiates state contracts for a major security company and owns firms that do lucrative...
How a Representative of a Top Chechen Leader ‘Solved’ Russian Business Disputes — And Walked Away With Millions
Multiple major business conflicts in Russia have been swiftly resolved after one little-known businessman got...
The Man Behind the Kremlin’s Control of the Russian Media
It is widely known that major Russian media outlets — especially television — are controlled by the government....
Gromov’s Good Friend
At Gromov’s insistence, the first (and current) editor-in-chief of Russia Today, the worldwide pro-Kremlin channel...
US: Cartels in Mexico Partner with California Street Gangs
Drug cartels inMexico are working with California street gangs to sell drugs and settle scores, according to a new...