Edward Snowden’s leaks and his presence in Russia are driving lawmakers there to tighten their grip on Internet data, a brutal irony for the transparency activist.
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Putin pushes populism, but reforms skin-deep
Much like Putin’s campaign promises, proposed legislation to cap “golden parachute” payments is only skin-deep.
After Boston, a timely culprit for Putin
Vladimir Putin is in his element, joining the West in condemning the extremism of a minority group as he looks ahead to a long political future.
A deviously-timed tirade for Putin?
Is the Russian president throwing his longtime ally and prime minister, with whom he exchanged jobs just under a year ago, under the bus?
Elder statesman Gorbachev struggles to challenge Putin
The Communist leader’s reforms — so necessary for Putin’s rise to power — are nonetheless tainted in Russian popular history.
Will the Navalny trial boost Russia’s opposition?
As foreign celebrities weigh in, the Russian blogger and activist is trying to make the most of his legal predicament.
Putin, looking ahead, starts to retool the brand
His political party has taken a beating with heated protests and scandals, but the former KGB officer isn’t done with political life.
