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Citizens of Russia as a Tool of Ukrainian Hybrid Warfare

Alexey Uvarov on Ukraine’s Interaction with Russians Amid the War
Riddle Political News Week
They came for the «New Quiet Ones»
Andrey Pertsev sums up the political events of the week (May 12−16)
Andrey Pertsev sums up the political events of the week (May 12−16)
By Andrey Pertsev
Riddle Economic News Week
Never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity
Nicholas Trickett with the economic summary of the week (May 12 — May 16)
Nicholas Trickett with the economic summary of the week (May 12 — May 16)
By Nick Trickett
After the Memorandum

Anton Barbashin on why prolonging peace talks is currently beneficial for both Russia and Ukraine
Domestic War Sentiment and Political Resilience

Jem Morrow on whether public opinion in Russia affects decision-making and whether the continued war can provoke a social backlash
The Russian versus MAGA Effect on the Romanian Elections: Which Weighs More?

Denis Cenusa on why Simion’s victory could have positive implications for Russia’s broader geopolitical calculations in the EU
Russia’s Military Partnerships: Deepening Ties with North Korea and Iran

Eric Woods on Russia's logistical and diplomatic capacity to deepen military cooperation with North Korea and Iran
Russian Military Budget: Limits of Sustainability

Vladislav Inozemtsev on the Russian economy’s ability to sustain current levels of military spending over the next 12−18 months
Top reads
  • The Russia-Mali-Algeria Security Triangle

    Ivan U. Klyszcz on Russia’s strategic maneuvers in Algeria and Mali’s security dynamics

  • Russian Military Budget: Limits of Sustainability

    Vladislav Inozemtsev on the Russian economy’s ability to sustain current levels of military spending over the next 12−18 months

  • Horizontal Distortions: Participation in Civic Associations and Regime Support

    Vsevolod Bederson on how social or civic activism has become a tool for managed mobilization in an authoritarian environment

  • Volodin Against the Political Bloc

    Andrey Pertsev on how the parliament speaker defends the remnants of democracy he once fought against

  • The Riddle of Lend-Lease for Ukraine

    Alexey Uvarov on how a symbolic law failed to become real weaponry

  • Inventing «Lazy» Fascism

    Vladislav Inozemtsev on how the Russian Presidential Administration is trying to formulate a «new ideology» for Russia

  • «Drill, baby, drill» à la Russe

    Tatyana Lanshina on how Russia plans to increase fossil fuel production

  • From Aliyah to Diplomacy

    Vladimir (Ze'ev) Khanin on the Views and Role of Israel’s Russian-Speaking Community in Shaping Policy Toward the Post-Soviet Space

Authors
  • Alexey Uvarov

    Visiting researcher at the University of Bonn, Department of Eastern European History.
  • Anton Barbashin

    Editorial director at Riddle, political analyst
  • Jem Morrow

    Political scientist
  • Denis Cenusa

    Political analyst, associated expert at Eastern Europe Studies Centre (Lithuania) and Expert-Grup (Moldova)
  • Eric Woods

    Independent researcher and consultant focused on security issues
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