“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.”
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Russia Sets Rampart Against Islam in Case It Runs Rampant
“The Russians were here before, they’re here now, and they will be here in the future. To us it makes no difference who stands there, Tajiks or Russians.”
Bringing Peace to Tajikistan’s Mountain Fiefdoms
In the mountains of Tajikistan, allegiances are based on localities and clans, many affiliated with neither the government nor the opposition.
‘No Longer A Friend’: Ukrainians Are Losing Faith In The U.S.
“America used to be a beacon of freedom, liberty and anti-corruption efforts. Now a lot of Ukrainians feel like, ‘yeah, we are by ourselves.'”
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.”
How U.S. Military Aid Has Helped Ukraine Since 2014
“Defense sector corruption did not concern security assistance. It was about looting money from the Ukrainian defense budget — Ukrainian money.”
The Stakes For Ukraine Are High In Monday’s Summit Between Putin And Zelenskiy
“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.”
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.”
