How are Belarusians who chose to remain in the country surviving an era of unprecedented repression?
Russian troops fleeing Kherson last November took the city’s prisoners with them. Many are still stuck in Russia
Riots in Russia’s North Caucasus protesting a flight from Tel Aviv follow years of increased radicalisation
The case against protester Sasha Skochilenko shows how the Russian criminal justice system is broken
Azerbaijan said Armenians left Nagorno-Karabakh of their own accord. The story of one village proves otherwise
Elena Kostyuchenko, who reported extensively on state crimes, reveals why her new book is titled ‘I love Russia’
Both countries’ latest plans highlight that we are in the era of remote warfare, but deaths continue on the ground
With the West's support for Ukraine under scrutiny, a key figure in Ukraine’s disarmament issues a reminder
The Belarusian opposition’s ambition for the country to join the EU has drawn criticism. But it’s the right stance
A rising jihadist threat may force Burkina Faso into accepting outside help – and its partnership options are limited
Azerbaijan’s attack on Nagorno-Karabakh has provoked a crisis in Armenia – and signs of a break with Russia
openDemocracy spoke to three Russian men about their fears of being drafted and how they have coped in the past year
