Section: Institute of Modern Russia (USA)
WAR IN UKRAINE: the world is at the critical junction, urgent action is needed now
IMR’s president Pavel Khodorkovskiy calls for immediate action to shelter Ukraine’s sky and prevent a humanitarian catastrophe. …read more Source:: Institute of Modern...
How the West reacted to Putin’s address to the Federal Assembly
On April 21, Vladimir Putin delivered his annual address to Russia’s Federal Assembly. Instead of making a big announcement (like in his 2014 Crimea speech) as was predicted by many experts against the backdrop of Russian military buildup at Ukraine’s border, the Russian president mainly drew upon domestic and social affairs. IMR has...
Why negotiations on Donbass failed
On April 16-20, another attempt was made to resolve the military conflict in eastern Ukraine. France, Germany, and Ukraine (Trilateral Contact Group) convened for consultations, with Russia joining the talks (“Normandy format”). Once again, the negotiations ended in stalemate, as the parties failed to agree on measures to reduce escalation on the...
“Mariupol Crisis”
In recent weeks, the Biden administration has drawn a tough line with Moscow. In an interview with IMR, political commentator Andrei Piontkovsky dissects the state of U.S-Russian relations, the Western sanctions, and the growing crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source:: Institute of Modern...
How Russia, Poland, and Ukraine Try to Revise WWII History
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II—the war that has largely shaped the modern world order. As countries prepare to celebrate another year of peace in Europe, it is clear that unresolved political rifts, old and new, are pushing some leaders to revise the history of the war for their own political gains. …read...
Why U.S.-Iran Conflict Suits Russia
The January 3 drone strike that killed Major General Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad triggered a sharp escalation between Iran and the U.S., causing an array of serious repercussions across the region, including the downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet. While a slim majority of Americans support the strike, many are concerned with the increased risk...
Michael Khodarkovsky: “Democracy in Russia Is Not Only Possible—It’s Inevitable”
As Vladimir Putin is about to be re-elected for another presidential term thus becoming one of the longest serving Russian leaders in history, IMR’s Olga Khvostunova sat down with Michael Khodarkovsky, Professor of History at Loyola University Chicago, to discuss Putin’s legacy, the lessons of the Russian Revolution, the Russian...
Michael Khodarkovsky: “Sweeping history under the rug does not save the country from future problems”
As Vladimir Putin is about to be re-elected for another presidential term thus becoming one of the longest serving Russian leaders in history, IMR’s Olga Khvostunova sat down with Michael Khodarkovsky, Professor of History at Loyola University Chicago, to discuss Putin’s legacy, the lessons of the Russian Revolution, the Russian...
IMR Releases English-Subtitled Version of “Nemtsov”
On February 27, the third anniversary of the assassination of Boris Nemtsov, the Institute of Modern Russia is publicly releasing the English-subtitled version of “Nemtsov,” a documentary about the leader of the Russian opposition directed by his friend and colleague Vladimir Kara-Murza. …read more Source:: Institute of Modern...
Daniel Fried: “This List Is a Missed Opportunity”
Imrussia.org’s editor-in-chief Olga Khvostunova spoke with Daniel Fried, distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, former State Department’s Coordinator for Sanctions Policy, about the contents and the meaning of the “Kremlin report,” which was released by the U.S. Treasury on January 29. …read more Source::...
