Kseniya Kirillova

April 21, 2025
The Harsh Realities of Russian-Occupied Ukraine
The Kremlin proclaims “the restoration of new regions” in occupied Ukraine, but the reality is worsening poverty and lawlessness as Russia’s economic problems...
April 10, 2025
Russia’s Increasingly Bellicose Elite
More people with an interest in continuing the war against Ukraine are joining Vladimir Putin’s entourage, making the Kremlin even less open to peace.
February 6, 2025
Putin Resorts to Financial Smoke and Mirrors
Moscow pours colossal sums into its arms industry, but endemic corruption and a shortage of components means it is unable to meet the needs of its military.