Russia

Election Observer Sucker Punched In St. Petersburg

A Russian election observer was assaulted at a polling station after raising concerns about potential fraud during the September 8 vote for governor of St. Petersburg.

Costumes And Chaperones: How Russia Tried To Get Voters To The Polls

After nearly two months of protests over rejected candidate registrations in Moscow, Russian officials had a stake in making sure voters turned out for the country’s September 8 local and regional elections. Some opted for entertainment, others for a military escort. This is how a strange day of contrasts unfolded.

Elections Update-Draft

Russia's Elections: Government Loses Seats In Moscow, But Maintains The National Status Quo

Russians On Social Media Report Steady Stream Of Election Violations

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy: Prisoner Exchange With Russia 'First Step' Toward Ending War, Regaining Territory

Ukraine, Russia Begin Prisoner Exchange

Vox Pop: Ahead Of Sept. 8 Vote, Russians Divided On Protests

As Russia heads into national local and regional elections on September 8, what do ordinary voters make of the country's 2019 summer of protest? Journalist Vadim Kondakov, host of Current Time’s Unknown Russia series, took to the streets in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Yekaterinburg to find out.

Release Of MH17 Witness Raises Questions For Ukraine

A Ukrainian court has released Volodymyr Tsemakh, a "person of interest" to investigators in the 2014 shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. The release came as Russian President Vladimir Putin said a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine was nearing completion.

InterNYET Creator Andrey Loshak: Putin Sees Internet As Part Of 'Ideological Warfare'

Ukraine Releases From Prison MH17 Crash Witness Volodymyr Tsemakh