Decolonization

We write about what is not spoken of in the West and not dared to be thought of in Russia.

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Russian opposition's Berlin rally reveals troubling metrics. Despite 82,000+ visas issued to Russian nationals in Germany in 2023 alone, only 1,800 attended the highly publicized event. With Berlin hosting 350,000+ Russian speakers. Leadership crisis? #RussiaIsCollapsing

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The recent arson attacks in Korkino, #Russia, targeting Romani homes and cars following a local murder highlight growing xenophobia in the country. Rising ethnic tensions signal an urgent need to address hate crimes and protect minority communities in Russia. #HumanRights

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In Petropavlovskaya, near #Grozny, unknown assailants attacked a military truck, reportedly killing three servicemen, according to #Chechen opposition channel NIYSO. The attackers fled, and security forces are now combing the area between Petropavlovskaya and Berkhat-Yurt.

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At the BRICS summit, #Putin mispronounced the Turkish president's name three times in a row, raising eyebrows. This isn’t the first time he's shown subtle disrespect towards a leader — deliberate or a sign of something more? #BRICS @MFATurkiye @anadoluagency

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The logistical crisis in the #Sakha Republic (RF), where bodies of fallen soldiers are delayed due to the lack of infrastructure and ferry costs have surged by 10 times, highlights deep neglect. Despite promises since the Brezhnev era, no bridge across the Lena has been built.

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President @VZelenskyUA delivered a powerful video address wearing a t-shirt with the slogan "make russia small again." The same phrase was previously seen on the shirt of #Erzya national leader Syres Bolyaen. This symbolic message resonates across resistance movements.

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Two women set fire to the #Perm regional office of the "United Russia" party using Molotov cocktails. They filmed the act, likely in protest against the party's support of the war in Ukraine. The fire coincided with the dispatch of a humanitarian aid shipment for the war.

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Russian governors compete to recruit soldiers with big promises, but many families report not receiving payouts for injuries or deaths. Excuses abound, forcing some to refuse burials in protest. #RussianUkrainianWar

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The Free Nations League urges Erdoğan to address the oppression of #Muslims in Russia, including harassment, false extremism charges, and mosque raids. They call on him to advocate for the release of activists at the #BRICSSummit in #Kazan. @hrw
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Artur Beterbiev's triumph as light-heavyweight boxing champion is being overshadowed by claims of favoritism linked to his relationship with #Chechen leader Ramzan #Kadyrov. Calls for a rematch & scrutiny highlight the growing tension between sports and politics. @hrw

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Kazakh asylum-seeker Kaster Musakhan, a vocal critic of China's treatment of #Muslims in #Xinjiang, was brutally attacked in Almaty. His injuries raise concerns of potential Chinese involvement, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by critics of China's policies. @ccp_terrorist

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Despite Buryatia being part of Russia, Buryats make up only 30% of the population, and their language is systematically erased. No schools teach fully in Buryat, and university education in it is banned. Activists fighting to preserve the language face persecution as "extremists"

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Senator Lidia Thorpe calls out King Charles III for "genocide" and demands the return of stolen Indigenous lands during his first official visit to #Australia as king. "You are not my king." @ABCIndigenous @ILInationhood

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As #Kazan hosts the BRICS summit, local authorities urge citizens to report "suspicious individuals," including those renting homes or buying bulk supplies. A controversial move, raising concerns over civil liberties and the increasing pressure on activists. #BRICS2024

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During a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, four fighters from the Akhmat unit returned home. Earlier, their commander, Apti Alaudinov, claimed that those who surrendered didn’t deserve rescue and should "do everything to get killed." #Russia #Ukraine #Akhmat

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Putin calls for the creation of a "full-fledged" Palestinian state to resolve the conflict in #Gaza. Yet, he firmly opposes the creation of full-fledged #Tatar and #Bashkir states. Advocating for sovereignty abroad while denying it at home shows clear double standards. @palestine

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Ahead of the #BRICS2024 summit in #Kazan, Tatarstan's authorities are cracking down on local activists. Even eco-activists received warnings, and anonymous threats via Telegram are being used to suppress dissent. @trtworld @anadoluagency

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L. Wałęsa revealed he wanted to support #Chechnya’s independence in the 90s to weaken Russia, but was stopped by US Secretary M. Albright, who warned of global chaos. Ironically, it was the West, not the aggressor, that helped preserve Russia’s territorial integrity back then.

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#Sakha youth face a growing dilemma: preserve their native Yakut language or give in to Russian dominance. Active use of Yakut is declining, while passive understanding remains. Russification and xenophobia in Russia worsen conditions for bilingualism.