Why even Putin couldn't ignore Russia's fuel crisis

Public anger is building over lines at gas stations, rationing and price rises

Jul 3 • Margarita Liutova

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June 2026

Russians want Putin to end the fighting

War fatigue is growing in both the elite, and society more broadly

Jun 19 • Farida Rustamova

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Putin is trying to shore up his ebbing popularity

Also: is Russia heading for a fiscal crisis?

Jun 5 • Farida Rustamova and Margarita Liutova

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May 2026

How China became Russia’s economic lifeline

Putin has had to pay a price for Beijing’s help

May 22 • Farida Rustamova and Margarita Liutova

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Why the Russian regime is not on the brink of collapse

And growing headwinds for Russian Railways

May 8 • Farida Rustamova and Margarita Liutova

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April 2026

Russian regime weakness exposed by celebrity blogger’s viral video

Also: the detention of top managers at Russia’s biggest publishing house

Apr 24 • Farida Rustamova and Margarita Liutova

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Live with Farida Rustamova

A recording from Farida Rustamova's live video

Apr 23 • Farida Rustamova, Margarita Liutova, and Howard Amos

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Live Q&A with Vlast – Thursday, 23 April

Save the date and submit your questions

Apr 15

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FSB’s online crackdown divides Russian elite

Also: Russia looks to tap $1.3 trillion instant payment network

Apr 10 • Farida Rustamova and Margarita Liutova

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Faridaily becomes Vlast

Our newsletter is getting a makeover!

Apr 9 • Farida Rustamova and Margarita Liutova

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March 2026

Has anyone seen Putin?

The Russian leader is appearing less frequently in public

Mar 27 • Farida Rustamova and Margarita Liutova

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Putin prioritizes his relations with Trump over Iran

And how high oil prices impact the Russian economy

Mar 13 • Farida Rustamova and Margarita Liutova

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