Alec Luhn
Putin Is Leaving Russia’s Poorest Areas to Fight Coronavirus on Their Own
Doctors in a remote mountain region are even having to borrow oxygen canisters from auto body shops.
Russia Is Quarantining People Exposed to Coronavirus in a Hostel
“I am scared. I am pregnant. Please let me leave," one resident told VICE News.
Moscow Is Using Coronavirus as an Excuse to Amp Up Its Facial Recognition Surveillance
The lockdowns will eventually lift, but Russians worry the widespread use of this technology is here to stay.
The Pandemic Serves Putin's Purposes Very Nicely
A global crisis plays a convenient role in the Russian president’s scheme to keep his job.
Can We Trust Russia’s Low Coronavirus Infection Rate?
Putin claims Russia has curtailed the spread of the pandemic, but he also called for more tests and medical supplies.
Why did Russia shut down its version of the DEA?
The story of Putin’s decision to dissolve Russia’s Federal Drug Control Service involves turf wars, a tanking economy, and allegations of rampant corruption.
Putin: Russia's Problem Isn't Clinton or Trump, It's America's 'Imperial Ambitions'
It was one of several answers to questions from the public the Russian president took during his 14th annual call-in show, which lasted for three hours and 40 minutes but produced few revelations.