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How Russia Attempted to Influence the U.S. Presidential Election

U.S. officials identified several ways Russia tried to interfere in the election, but observers cautioned against overstating their influence.

As Russia Advances in the Donbas, Ukraine Faces a New Surge of Displacement

In the city of Kramatorsk, a steady flow of refugees from Ukrainian towns and villages near the front lines seeks shelter from Russia's advance.
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Top 5 Takeaways From Navalny’s Memoir ‘Patriot’

From a childhood in the shadow of Chernobyl to an Arctic prison, Patriot provides an insight into the mind of Putin’s most famous foe.
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‘Wake-Up Call’: Moldova Narrowly Votes for EU Accession Amid Alleged Widespread Russian Interference

Following a dramatic day of voting, Moldovans appear divided over their country's future.
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'A Pivotal Moment': Moldovans to Decide on European Future in Presidential Election, EU Referendum

The diaspora vote is set to play a crucial role in determining Moldova's path toward European integration or shifting to a more Russia-aligned future.
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Russia Takes Aim at 'Childfree' Ideology in Controversial Bid to Boost Birth Rates

Experts say that proposed legislation to ban “childfree propaganda” is “repressive” and fails to address the root causes of falling birth rates...
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Persecuted En Masse, Russia’s Jehovah’s Witnesses ‘Expect to Outlast’ Putin’s Regime

As many as 833 members of the religious group have faced persecution for their beliefs since Russia banned them as "extremist" in 2017.
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In Russia’s Republic of Sakha, a Fatal Stray Dog Attack Underscores Country-Wide Problem

Sakha is one of many regions grappling with a stray dog crisis that endangers the people who live near them — but an effective solution appears far-off...
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An Ark for Russian Emigres: The Project Helping Anti-War Russians Find Their Footing Abroad

Kovcheg has helped at least 150,000 Russians who fled because of the war adjust to life in exile. Its work is far from over.
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Despite Fears of Wider Middle East War, Russian Emigres in Israel Say They Are Unlikely to Leave

Russians who fled to Israel following the invasion of Ukraine told The Moscow Times they have little interest in returning to their homeland.
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In Russia’s Caucasus, a Tentative Border Redraw Edges Republics Closer to Instability

For many in Ingushetia, learning that parts of their republic could be handed over to neighboring North Ossetia was like rubbing salt in the wound.
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David Knowles, Journalist Behind Leading Ukraine War Podcast, Remembered at London Funeral

Ahead of his funeral, Knowles' co-hosts, Francis Dearnley and Dominic Nicholls, spoke to The Moscow Times about his legacy and the future of the Ukraine:...
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How the War in Ukraine Split the Orthodox Church

Many churches across Ukraine have turned their back on the Moscow Patriarchate and joined a rival group, turning away from the “Russky Mir."
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On the Pokrovsk Front, Ukrainian Forces Struggle To Hold Back the Russian Advance

While the men of the 68th Jaeger Brigade and the 15th Brigade seem to have stabilized the front, no one knows for how long.
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‘My Hands Are Stained with Blood’: The Russian Soldiers Fleeing the War in Ukraine

Activists who help Russian men desert told The Moscow Times that the number of deserters is on the rise.
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How Russia’s Diamond Republic Finds Manpower for Putin’s Army

Free Yakutia Foundation and From the Republics explore how and why residents of the republic of Sakha enlist to fight in Ukraine.
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‘I Don’t Owe Russia Anything’: The Young Russian Conscripts Captured by Ukraine

The Moscow Times spoke with some of the conscripts captured during Ukraine's offensive on the Kursk region.
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‘Everyone Is On Their Own’: In Battlefield Kursk Region, Civilians Feel Forgotten By Their Own Country

Kursk residents expressed frustration with what they see as government inaction and voiced fears about the war now at their doorstep.
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Determined to Stay: The Lives of Ukrainian Civilians on the Kharkiv Front

Despite the risk of Russian forces returning, fleeing is no longer an option for many villagers.
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