https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:17:04 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL On March 2-3, the Kremlin published videos showing him meeting with officials and indicated the footage was fresh. In fact, both meetings were recorded earlier, Systema, RFE/RL’s Russian investigative unit, has determined – the latest example of what has become a common practice for Putin’s office. https://www.rferl.org/a/putin-canned-footage-kremlin-machinations/33695144.html https://www.rferl.org/a/putin-canned-footage-kremlin-machinations/33695144.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:57:48 +0100 RussiaFeaturesIranRussia Invades UkraineSystema: Investigating RussiaThe Rundown Stories President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree that requires many foreign men who seek permanent residency or citizenship to join the Russian military, RFE/RL has found. The unusual measure is pushing migrants who have built lives in Russia to choose between conscription and leaving the country. https://www.rferl.org/a/putin-decree-russian-citizensip-residence-permit/33621628.html https://www.rferl.org/a/putin-decree-russian-citizensip-residence-permit/33621628.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:54:13 +0100 RussiaFeaturesUkraineRussia Invades UkraineSystema: Investigating RussiaThe Rundown Headline Russia is conducting “neuroprofiling” tests on 10,000 children and teenagers to identify leaders and “anti-leaders,” part of an effort to promote patriotism amid the war against Ukraine. An independent educator calls it an “attempt by the authorities to control people and influence their decisions.” https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-kids-profiling-brains-patriotism/33486699.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-kids-profiling-brains-patriotism/33486699.html Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:24:45 +0200 RussiaFeaturesThe Rundown Stories