“Don’t be afraid. Take to the streets,” Navalny said. “Don’t do it for me, do it for yourselves and your future.”
Russia
Russia won’t let me go. I became fascinated by Russia as a boy when my parents gave me a 700-page book of Russian fairy-tales one Christmas. The fact the Soviet Union was closed, far away and America’s mortal enemy added to the country’s mystique. I devoured every book on Russia I could get my hands on. When I went to college, I started studying Russian.
What continues to intrigue me is that no matter how close I get to Russia and Russians, I always end up feeling like a foreigner. Despite all the western influence, Russia preserves its distinctiveness, belonging to neither Europe nor Asia. For me, it remains the most rewarding place to work as a journalist.
Putin And Biden Signal Chilly Relations To Come
“Putin doesn’t count on personal relations with American leaders. Today he only counts on the intersection of interests.
Arms Control: When Biden Takes Office, Clock Will Be Ticking To Save New START Treaty
“The danger is that to get to the point of a new détente, we may have to go through a period when it will be pretty scary, and we are not there yet.”
Protesters In Russia’s Far East Challenge Putin’s Authority, Demand His Resignation
“People go out every day without any kind of organization. I’m really happy that people from my region have finally taken responsibility for their lives.”
Russians Are Voting On 206 Reforms. The Most Important One Will Extend Putin’s Rule
“It is very important to Putin to have this popular endorsement, even if it is a farce, even if it is a travesty of popular will.”
Putin’s Rule Turns 20: Many Russians Find Stability; A New Generation Sees Stagnation
“We remember our roots from Soviet times. Patriotism is in our blood. We always aimed to be number one in the world, and Putin understands that.”
The View From Moscow On The Trump Impeachment Inquiry
“Thank God nobody is accusing us anymore of interfering in U.S. elections,” Putin said. “They’re accusing Ukraine. Let them sort this out among themselves.”
‘The Government Is Very Afraid’: Meet Moscow’s New Opposition Leader, Lyubov Sobol
“People admire her for her strength of character and the fact she’s a woman in a very male-centered culture,” said Sergey Radchenko.
‘The Rot Starts From The Top’: Russians Protest Over Problems Big And Small
“If they haven’t been able to solve problems like garbage removal or utilities in 20 years, then what problems can they solve?” said Mikhail Kazinets.
Suspected U.S. Spy ‘Is Holding Up Surprisingly Well’ In Russian Jail, Lawyer Says
The case of Paul Whelan, an ex-Marine who served in Iraq, is the latest twist in Russia’s faltering relations with the West.
