Welcome to the Club: Russia Joins the WTO

Ivo Mijnssen / Truthdig Sep 25, 2012 For motives that are not entirely clear, Vladimir Putin's Russia has overcome stiff opposition at home and in the United States to take its place in the World Trade Organization. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

War on Women, From Political to Literal

Staff / Truthdig Aug 28, 2012 In this edition of Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Ms magazine Executive Editor Kathy Spillar on Todd Akin and friends; Pussy Riot; Syria; keeping native languages alive; and the enduring impact of war on womencom/avbooth/category/truthdig_radio/" title="Truthdig Radio">Truthdig Radio: Ms. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

War on Women, From Political to Literal

Staff / Truthdig Aug 28, 2012 In this edition of Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Ms. magazine Executive Editor Kathy Spillar on Todd Akin and friends; Pussy Riot; keeping native languages alive; and the enduring impact of war on women. Dig deeper

How Pussy Riot Helps Putin

Ivo Mijnssen / Truthdig Aug 21, 2012 The Pussy Riot case has become an international PR disaster for the Russian government, but domestically Russia's conservative majority is rallying behind Vladimir Putin.The Pussy Riot case has become an international PR disaster, but Russia's conservative majority is rallying behind Vladimir Putin. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Eastern Europe’s Coming-Out Party

Ivo Mijnssen / Truthdig Jul 6, 2012 Ukraine and Poland had to overcome great prejudice and skepticism to pull off the Euro 2012 soccer tournament. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Russia’s Answer to Broken Roads

Ivo Mijnssen / Truthdig Jun 13, 2012 Like the United States, Russia struggles with crumbling infrastructure, but Moscow has devised a novel solution: lower standards. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Every Year Russia Beats the Nazis One More Time

Ivo Mijnssen / Truthdig May 21, 2012 There is one day when it never rains in Moscow, a day when Russia’s air force literally shoots down rain-bearing clouds with a chemical agent to reinforce the spectacle. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Moscow Protests Get Ugly

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2012 Police in Russia's capital began cracking heads Sunday once some of the 20,000 Russians marching against Vladimir Putin made a turn for the Kremlin Putin resumes the presidency Monday after a four-year interlude as prime minister. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Russia Expects More From Putin

Ivo Mijnssen / Truthdig Mar 14, 2012 His opponents in last week's presidential election did not stand a chance, but 12 years into the Putin regime, Russians are more demanding. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Why Russia Just Can’t Quit Syria’s Dictator

Ivo Mijnssen / Truthdig Feb 7, 2012 The Kremlin risks international isolation with its uncompromising stance on Syria, but Russia has powerful incentives to protect Bashar al-Assad. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Puzzling Presidential Candidacy of Mikhail Prokhorov

Ivo Mijnssen / Truthdig Jan 3, 2012 Representing oligarchs, playboys and the NBA, the billionaire is an unlikely candidate for president, but his and other campaigns may manage to embarrass Russia's most powerful man.The billionaire is an unlikely candidate for president, but his and other campaigns may manage to embarrass Russia's most powerful man. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Mass Protests Are Not a Threat to Putin … Yet

Ivo Mijnssen / Truthdig Dec 13, 2011 The largest anti-government protests in more than a decade have created a new political dynamic in Russia, but there is no real alternative to Vladimir Putin. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )