By Gökalp Erbaş The foreign agent law, as it is known in the public opinion, appears under different names and scopes in the laws of each country where it is in force. Although it came into force in the Russian Federation in 2012 and a similar law was discussed in Ukraine in 2014, it is actually a much older law. ...

The Russian Investigative Committee reported that 19 people, including 15 police officers and 4 civilians, were killed in armed attacks on June 23 in the cities of Makhachkala and Derbent in the Dagestan region. The Committee also shared that two of three terrorists involved in the attack are sons and the other is nephew of the head of the Sergekola ...

Historians describe the 1789 French Revolution as a “rupture”. The political, economic, and cultural upheaval that occurred in France following the Storming of the Bastille, which shook the world, is described as a “rupture”, a radical break from the established order. Today, we are in the midst of a significant global rupture process. Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his meeting ...

On May 14, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin appointed Andrey Belousov as Minister of Defense, who previously worked as First Deputy Prime Minister. For many, this was an unexpected appointment, some expected the reappointment of Sergei Shoigu, others bet that a person from military circles would become the new minister. But Andrey Belousov is a civil minister, an ...

We bring to your attention the article by Russian economist Sergey Glazyev, in which he examines the Russian economy’s struggle against Western sanctions. Glazyev’s article was first published in Russian in the magazine “Zavtra”. The title and subtitles in the English translation were put by UWI. Russia has restored dignity to its military, military-industrial complex and foreign policy. This hat-trick ...

By Sergey Aksyonov The role of Vladimir Lenin in the history of Russia is considered “positive” or “rather positive” by two thirds (67%) of the population. Only 17% assess it “negatively” or “rather negatively”. The rest found it difficult to answer. Such data were obtained in the course of the Levada-Centre poll. Soon, the revenge of the leftist idea? So ...

What powers are behind the attack? Who planned it? What is the target? How is Russian society and the state affected by the attack? Will, and if so, how would Russia respond? UWI author, historian, and political scientist Dr. Mehmet Perinçek evaluated all this for us. Has there been any clarification on the attackers and organizers of the terrorist attack ...

UWI author political scientist Onur Sinan Güzaltan was guest to Russia Today. Güzaltan answered the questions and shared his views on the broadcast about the attack in Moscow. Turkish political scientist Onur Sinan Güzaltan, very well welcome sir, thank you for joining us. We see reports that four of the terrorism suspects were reportedly trained in Türkiye for two months ...

UWI author Onur Sinan Güzaltan was a guest on Russia Today France following the terrorist attack in Moscow. Originally in French, the TV program was translated into English by UWI. Mr. Güzaltan, how do you interpret the attack in Crocus City Hall? First of all, I offer my condolences to the Russian people. That is a terrorist and barbaric attack ...

Editorial note: This article was written before the terrorist attack in Moscow on March 22nd. Vladimir Putin emerged victorious in the presidential elections once again. With a record-breaking turnout of 77.44%, Putin gained 87.28% of the votes. He will lead Russia for another 6 years. Two tangible outcomes of the elections The election results as well as the consolidation of ...