RFE/RL's Infographics

The Countries Sanctioned By The West

The U.S. and EU place sanctions on dozens of countries and entities for reasons ranging from sponsoring terrorism to undermining democratic institutions.

Lingua Russa: The Russian Language

Out of the thousands of languages in the world, Russian remains the fifth-most widely spoken by number of countries.

Innovation Leaders

Here's how post-Soviet states compare with top innovators.

Best Frenemies

Turkish-Russian relations have seen a troubled year, from the downing of a Russian military jet by Turkish forces to the assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Ankara.

Trump-Branded Properties Around The World

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has property or Trump-branded projects in 11 countries in addition to the United States.

Tracking Putin's Tardiness

Russian President Vladimir Putin is routinely late to meetings with other leaders.

Syria Roadblocks

Russia and China have vetoed multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions on Syria.

Moscow Meets Tokyo

The Battle For Aleppo

The Syrian government has retaken much of Aleppo.

Where Do You Have To Work The Longest For Your Buck?

Having to work the most hours for their wages, Greeks and Russians are the cheapest labor force in Europe

Muzzling The Media

The total number of journalists jailed worldwide reached a record high in 2016.