Punitive psychiatric treatment is returning to Russia. This is a throw back to Soviet times, with opposition activists condemned by a kangaroo court to bogus psychiatric treatment courses, with no chance of release until a doctor says so, Alastair Sloan writes
The tightening of control over the Russian media is likely to continue, writes Valeria Costa-Kostritsky
Authorities have have banned 13 sites said to be promoting Ukrainian nationalist groups
The noted regime critic has been placed under house arrest
Some of the biggest talking points from the Winter Olympics were muted in the host country. Alastair Sloan reports
Homosexuality and LGBT rights have has been making headlines. Index hosted a Google Hangout to debate young people’s views on same-sex relationships
Obama might be snubbing Sochi, but these lesser-known politicians should get their share of the spotlight
Drawing a screen around the realities of life for gay Russians, President Vladimir Putin and the organizers of the Sochi Winter Olympic games are presenting a decidedly friendly face to international visitors. Elena Vlasenko reports
Media will face increased restrictions in the build up to the Winter Games in Sochi as Russian president Vladimir Putin tries to rehabilitate a damaged domestic reputation
Radio Liberty adviser describes “Kafkaesque” intrigues behind his exclusion from Russia. Padraig Reidy reports