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Human Rights in Russia

Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev's airtight grip on power has squelched political opposition, curtailed press freedoms and fought brutal wars in the Caucasus. More than a quarter of all complaints filed at the European Court of Human Rights are against Russia.

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Putin's Disaster and What Could Happen Next - Zohra Bensemra / REUTERS

Vladimir Potemkin Putin's Disaster and What Could Happen Next

The world has overestimated Putin's power. His army is much weaker than thought, his intelligence services have failed and sanctions are starting have an impact. Will all this weaken the Russian president or make him more dangerous? By Christian Esch, Susanne Koelbl und Fritz Schaap

"The Only Way To Change Anything in Russia Is a Revolution" - Jacek Prondzynski / Newspix / IMAGO

Interview with Chess Grandmaster Daniil Dubov "The Only Way To Change Anything in Russia Is a Revolution"

Vladimir Putin frequently uses sports stars to promote his propaganda. But Russian chess grandmaster Daniil Dubov is standing up to the Russian leader and the war in Ukraine. In an interview, the 25-year-old explains why he is willing to take that risk. Interview Conducted By Florian Pütz

He Is Sent to the Front, She Takes to the Streets

The Putin Generation He Is Sent to the Front, She Takes to the Streets

A young Russian woman in Siberia is protesting Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Her fiancé, meanwhile, has been called up to fight against their neighboring country. DER SPIEGEL accompanied them and is sharing their chats since the start of the war – messages that show their anger and desperation.

Escaping Putin - Orhan Karsli / Anadolu / Getty Images

The Intellectual Exodus from Russia Escaping Putin An Essay by Mikhail Zygar

Russia is currently experiencing the most invisible exodus in history – the mass flight of journalists, artists and programmers. They are part of a long tradition of intellectuals who have been forced to flee from Moscow's heavy hand.

Sie wissen, dass sie verflucht werden - Orhan Karsli / Anadolu / Getty Images

Oppositionelle verlassen Russland Sie wissen, dass sie verflucht werden Ein Essay von Mikhail Zygar

Russland erlebt den unsichtbarsten Exodus der Geschichte – eine Massenflucht von Journalisten, Künstlern und Programmierern: Sie stehen in einer langen Tradition von Intellektuellen, die vor dem Staat fliehen mussten.

»Er stürzt das Land ins Verderben« - Alexander Nemenov / AFP

Politologe über den Krieg des Kremlchefs »Er stürzt das Land ins Verderben«

Steht hinter Russlands Angriff die Sehnsucht nach alter imperialer Größe? US-Politologe Norman Graham über das Denken von Autokraten, einen neuen Kalten Krieg – und eine verpasste Chance, die Putin vielleicht verhindert hätte. Ein Interview von Christoph Gunkel

"German Politicians Are Disgracing Us Before the Entire World" - Julia Steinigeweg / DER SPIEGEL

Nobel Laureates Müller and Alexievich "German Politicians Are Disgracing Us Before the Entire World"

In an interview, the Nobel laureates Svetlana Alexievich and Herta Müller speak about the possible Russian invasion of Ukraine and demand that Germany step up and provide more help. Interview Conducted by Susanne Beyer

What Sanctions Could Hurt Russia? - Stine Jacobsen / REUTERS

Crisis on the Ukrainian Border What Sanctions Could Hurt Russia?

The U.S. and Europe are hoping to use sanctions to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine. But such punitive measures aren't always predictable, and sometimes they can boomerang and cause immense damage at home.

Alexei Navalny Remains Unbroken after a Year in Prison - Evgeny Feldman / AP

Putin's Russia Alexei Navalny Remains Unbroken after a Year in Prison

Alexei Navalny is locked away in one of the most notorious prisons in Russia, and it isn't clear when he might ever be released. The Kremlin has destroyed his opposition movement, but the Putin opponent remains steadfast. How does he do it? By Alexander Chernyshev, Christian Esch und Christina Hebel, Moskau

"I Started Seeing Agents Everywhere" - Guillaume Chauvin / DER SPIEGEL

Daria Navalnaya, Daughter of Alexei Navalny "I Started Seeing Agents Everywhere"

Her father was persecuted, poisoned and imprisoned. Now Daria Navalnaya discusses her experience during the attack on her father, what he wrote to her from prison and how she feels about the perpetrators. Interview Conducted by Christian Esch

European Unity and Determination Offer a Path Forward - Pavel Golovkin / REUTERS

The EU Relationship with Russia European Unity and Determination Offer a Path Forward A Guest Editorial by Michael Roth (SPD), State Minister in the German Foreign Ministry

Continuing to focus on dialogue with Moscow does not meet coddling President Vladimir Putin or ignoring Russian transgressions. Europe needs to present a united and determined front in its relationship with Russia.

"I Assert that Putin Was Behind the Crime" - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny on His Poisoning "I Assert that Putin Was Behind the Crime"

For the first time after his poisoning, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny discusses his near-death experience, Putin's alleged responsibility and Merkel's visit with him in the hospital. Interview Conducted by Benjamin Bidder und Christian Esch

Alexei Navalny Thanks Germany and Describes His Poisoning with Novichok - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Thanks Germany and Describes His Poisoning with Novichok

Speaking to DER SPIEGEL in his first interview with the media following his poisoning, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny expresses his "tremendous gratitude to all Germans."

Germany Debates Halting Contentious Russian Pipeline Project - SERGEY GUNEEV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN / EPA-EFE/ REX

Navalny Poisoning Germany Debates Halting Contentious Russian Pipeline Project

Leading politicians in Germany from all mainstream parties are demanding that construction on the natural gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 be suspended as a result of the poisoning of Alexei Navalny. But Merkel's government is so far resisting such calls.

Belarus, the Kremlin and the Attack on Alexei Navalny - [M]: Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP via Getty Images; Simona Granati / Getty Images; Getty Images

The Russian Patient Belarus, the Kremlin and the Attack on Alexei Navalny

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's condition is apparently improving as he receives treatment in Berlin. But was he really poisoned at the behest of the Kremlin? There is plenty to indicate that he was.

'They Try to Get Under Your Skin' - Gene Glover/ Agentur Focus

Ukrainian Director Oleg Sentsov on Being a Political Prisoner in Russia 'They Try to Get Under Your Skin'

Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov spent five years as a political prisoner in Russia. In an interview, he speaks with DER SPIEGEL about the interrogation techniques used by the Russian secret service and the glass jar that gave him hope. Von Christian Esch

Russian Youth Stand Up to the State - Yuri Kadobnov/ AFP

The Fearless Generation Russian Youth Stand Up to the State

University student Yegor Zhukov was arrested for participating in a Moscow protest and thousands of young Russians threw their support behind him. A new generation of youth in Russia is standing up to Kremlin oppression. Von Christian Esch

'The Kremlin Blocks Every Alternative to Putin' - Denis Sinyakov/ DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Alexei Navalny 'The Kremlin Blocks Every Alternative to Putin'

Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition figure, was just released from jail after widespread protests against government corruption. In an interview, he speaks about Putin's future plans for the country, the new generation of activists and why previous protests failed. Von Christian Esch und Christian Neef

Alexei Navalny Shakes Up a Slumbering Russia - Alexander Zemlianichenko/ AP

National Awakening Alexei Navalny Shakes Up a Slumbering Russia

A new generation in Russia is suddenly waking up and taking to the streets to protest corruption in the country. The movement's idol is Alexei Navalny, who could represent a threat to Vladimir Putin -- if he isn't locked away first. Von Christian Esch

A Trio of Women Challenging Putin and the Kremlin - Oliver Berg/ dpa

Daughters of the Opposition A Trio of Women Challenging Putin and the Kremlin

Their fathers all helped establish nascent democracy following the collapse of the Soviet Union. But in Putin's Russia, these three women see no future for their country. Two, including the daughter of assassinated opposition leader Boris Nemtsova, are battling the Kremlin from exile. Von Matthias Schepp

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