Russia’s three-day Duma vote begins amid wartime controls, opaque procedures and AI-fake claims, raising risks for startups and investors.
Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny secures asylum in Germany after a three-year legal struggle involving multiple rejections and strong public support.
Russian filmmaker Andrei Zvyagintsev’s anti-war plea was ignored by the Kremlin, spotlighting the political suppression that threatens Russia’s startup and innovation ecosystems.
Pussy Riot and Femen protested at the Russian pavilion during the Venice Biennale, demanding pro-Ukraine political prisoners represent Russia amid geopolitical tensions.