Maria Kolesnikova urges the EU to use diplomacy and sanctions to free Belarusian political prisoners and keep society linked to Europe.
Russian blogger Ilya Remeslo’s detention amid charges linked to criticism of Putin highlights risks to Russia’s tech startups and investment climate.
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.