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How Putin is using his powers to block what Russians can see online

Some Russians have used VPNs to counteract the internet restrictions but these apps have been routinely blocked

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Dmitry Medvedev: Russia's Hawkish Ex-president

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, whose comments prompted US President Donald Trump to move two nuclear submarines, was once seen as a liberal reformer but has become one of the Kremlin's most prominent anti-Western hawks.

International Business Times · Aug 2, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Three soldiers killed in Russian attack on training camp, Trump gives Moscow ceasefire deadline

At least 18 wounded in latest missile strike, army says; US president says Russia has 10 days to end invasion or face new sanctions. What we know on day 1,253

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2025

Navalny Widow, Media Watchdog To Launch TV Channel

The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Reporters Without Borders will launch a television channel to "promote free speech in Russia", the press freedom advocacy group said on Friday.

International Business Times · May 30, 2025

Trump’s involvement in Ukraine peace talks ‘giving Putin more power’, Yulia Navalnaya says

Widow of the late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny said Trump speaking to Putin “like they’re equal” is making him more powerful

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Kremlin outlaws Amnesty International amid ongoing crackdown on dissent

Russian authorities branded the leading human rights NGO an "undesirable organisation," criminalising cooperating or supporting the group.

Euronews · May 19, 2025

Margaret Atwood says she cannot remember another time ‘when words themselves have felt under such threat’

The Handmaid’s Tale author spoke out as she accepted the freedom to publish prize at the British Book awards

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025

Margaret Atwood tells authors to be brave while ‘under threat’ after award win

The 85-year-old was presented with the award at a ceremony at Grosvenor House in London.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon to launch memoir at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon will launch her memoir at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025

Sturgeon to launch memoir at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Also on the line-up are authors Maggie O’Farrell and Ian McEwan, as well as Gavin And Stacey co-creator and writer, Ruth Jones.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025