Why Are Germans So Sympathetic to Russia?

The German public may not trust Vladimir Putin personally, but they are readily buying the Russian argument that Moscow feels encircled and endangered by the West.

Transatlantic Unity Makes Russia Sanctions More Effective

It has been a year since the United States, European Union, and other allies first sanctioned Russia for its illegal annexation of Crimea and aggression toward Ukraine.

The EU Needs to Ask Russia the Tough Questions

The EU must find the guts to put economic and hard security on top of the bilateral agenda with Moscow.

Russian press review - between rage and dispair

Three days before the election and the Russian media is torn between doom, gloom, resignation and barely veiled threats…. Read our media review to find out why.

The Putin assassination plot – a well-timed revelation?

While few doubt the authenticity of the plot, some commentators are asking if the timing of the report’s release has anything to do with the election campaign.

Russian government to fight election fraud with comics

If you ever thought the Russian government would leave the fight with election fraud to opposition movements, you were wrong.

Russia's “Paris Hilton" is finally rooting for Putin!

Russia’s most famous socialite and TV presenter Ksenya Sobchak, has abruptly decided to join the Putin supporters‘ roaster of celebrities, creating an online sensation. Here's why.

Let’s talk about the “first time”…. (blog entry under parental guidance)

5 years after Obama’s revolutionary online campaign, the Russians are re-writing the manual on web campaigning! Here’s their recipe for getting 500 000 internet hits (and counting).

Welcome to Russian Presidential Election Chronicles

On 4th March, Russians will be heading to the polls to elect a new President. Here's why we decided to live-blog the presidential campaign and the elections in real time.

France 24's spotlight on Russia

Less than two weeks to go now to Russia’s presidential election and Vladimir Putin is not having everything his way. Robert Parsons, our International Affairs Editor, shares his analysis.