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How the War in Ukraine Transformed Civic Action in Russia: Research by Novaya Gazeta Europe

Despite intense repression and fear of reprisals, Russian civilians initiated nearly 40,000 protest actions from 2022 to early 2025. Most of these centered not on politics but on everyday issues like utilities, environmental protection, public transport, and education. Novaya Gazeta Europe's analysis reveals that while broad anti-war demonstrations have largely been suppressed, grassroots mobilization around practical concerns remains resilient.

27 June 2025novayagazeta.eu
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European Companies Still Supplying Equipment to Russia’s Military Industry: Findings by the Insider

Despite sanctions, European manufacturers still supply equipment to Russian clients. The Insider found nine cases of European industrial machinery being used in defense enterprises, including a Czech-owned machine tool factory in Yekaterinburg.

24 January 2025theins.ru
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Channeling Propaganda: Novaya Gazeta Europe Analyzes How Telegram Facilitates Pro-militaristic Agendas

After the beginning of the full-scale invasion, previously marginal "Z-patriots" quickly gained mainstream status, achieving reach comparable to major media outlets. Novaya Gazeta Europe analyzed over 500 Telegram channels, creating a cartographic analysis of the core Russian Z-network propaganda ecosystem.

16 February 2024novayagazeta.eu
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Outcomes of the Partial Mobilization in Russia After One Year of the Full-Scale Invasion: Investigation by iStories and Conflict Intelligence Team

One-fifth of 300,000 mobilized soldiers perished within just two months of service. These casualty figures, compiled from open sources, represent only a fraction of the tragedy's actual magnitude. Mobilized soldiers also suffer from poor training, lack of support, denial of leave requests, and severe criminal punishment for desertion.

21 September 2023istories.media

Projects / Russia

United Against Disinformation in Russia

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Advancing Media Collaboration against Russian Disinformation

The project enhances the capacities of exiled journalists through financial support, thematic workshops, networking events, and training sessions—including seminars focused on mental health and resilience. It also encourages cross-border cooperation among investigative journalists, podcasters, fact-checkers, and reporters, laying the groundwork for new joint media initiatives.

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Novaya Investigative Lab

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Training & Fellowship Programme for Data Projects and Cross-Border Collaborations

Novaya Investigative Lab is a training and fellowship programme designed to support journalists from Armenia, Moldova, and Russia in answering these questions—and more. The programme enables participants to publish impactful investigations in collaboration with investigative teams and media outlets from Germany and Eastern Partnership countries.

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