ANATOLY KURMANAEV
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‘Almost Naked’ Party in Moscow Angers Russian Conservatives
Outrage over scantily clad socialites highlights the growing contradictions of a society reshaped by the war in Ukraine.
Putin to Give Annual News Conference in Russia on Thursday
In what is usually a marathon news conference, the Russian leader is taking questions, albeit in a closely controlled setting. He is almost certain to...
Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich Appears in Russian Court
The American, whom Russia accuses of espionage, is appealing a ruling that extended his pretrial detention. The United States has said he is wrongfully detained.
Russia’s Interest Rate Hike Highlights Economic Struggle Amid Ukraine War
With the third-largest interest rate increase in a decade to shore up the ruble, Moscow’s policymakers are pursuing the conflicting goals of paying for the...
Russia’s Wartime Spending Raises Fears of an Economic Bubble
The economic strength has helped to maintain popular support for Vladimir Putin’s war, but some have warned the state-led spending is threatening the country’s financial...
In Russia, Wagner Rebellion Echoes Another Coup Attempt in 1917
Amid a flagging war effort, a popular commander turned his troops toward Russia’s own capital, undermining the government. It happened last weekend — and in...
Russia Denounces West Over Drone Strike on Moscow
Kremlin officials said Ukraine’s allies should have condemned the strike, and argued again that its real war was with the West.
Russia’s Technocrats Embraced the West, Then Enabled Putin’s War
The expertise of economic officials who continue to work in the government has helped President Vladimir Putin largely keep the economy afloat in the face...
Prigozhin, Head of Wagner, Plots Political Advance in Russia
Yevgeny Prigozhin says his Wagner force will shrink when the battle for the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut is done. Now he’s maneuvering on the home...
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