Global Issues
Anti-Corruption Efforts in Russia: Words, Not Deeds
Analysts at the Justice Ministry have reviewed official statistics and concluded that there has been no improvement in the battle against corruption.
Pregnant Mother May Be Freed Friday
A public outcry spearheaded by former YUKOS lawyer Svetlana Bakhmina has prompted the Samara Regional Court to move up the hearing to today in the case of Yulia Kruglova, a pregnant mother of four who was jailed in July and is seeking early release.
Driven To Distraction: Putin’s Lada Publicity Stunt Backfires
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s latest stunt aimed at cultivating his image as a rugged leader may have backfired.
Superpower Ambitions Weaken Russia
By maintaining a hybrid regime that combines elements of authoritarianism and electoral democracy, Russia effectively dooms itself to isolation in one form or another and loss of influence in the global arena.
Jailing of Pregnant Mother of 4 Sparks Protest
Publicized after a campaign initiated by former YUKOS lawyer Svetlana Bakhmina, a mother of four who is pregnant with a fifth child, has become a cause célèbre after a court jailed her for three years even though it could have waived the sentence.
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