“The strategic goal of Russia is a weak, chaotic Ukraine. If you accept that as their goal, you can understand the logic of Russian behavior.”
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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.”
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Links Moscow Prosecutor To Luxury Properties Abroad
Alexei Navalny’s latest target is the Moscow prosecutor leading a crackdown following the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years.
The Russian Student Who Has Become Moscow’s New Face Of Dissent
“I want to live in Russia. I think Russia deserves to be free, and its citizens need to get out from under the yoke of Putin and his gang.”
How Ukraine Got Tangled Up In A Trump Impeachment Inquiry
“Giuliani thought Lutsenko would play for Trump’s team. But Lutsenko was playing for his own team. If Trump gets impeached, he can blame Lutsenko.”
After Trump Call, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Gambles On Russia Peace Push Without U.S. Help
“We don’t think of Trump as an ally,” says Alyona Getmanchuk. “At best, he could be a referee; at worst, he could create more and more obstacles.”
‘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.
Amid ‘Quiet Rehabilitation Of Stalin,’ Some Russians Honor The Memory Of His Victims
“We are the accused and the prosecutors and the victims,” says Roman Romanov. “The path to understanding takes years and generations.”
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.
