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‘My Undesirable Friends: Part II — Exile’ Review: What Is Truth?
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. ‘My Undesirable Friends: Part II — Exile’ Review: What Is Truth? The second half of Julia Loktev’s epic chronicle of independent journalists in Russia is essential viewing.
My Undesirable Friends: Part II - Exile
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Russia was a cautionary tale. Now US risks becoming it. | Opinion Original
June 20, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET In the United States, Russia’s descent into autocracy has long been cited as a cautionary tale by those warning of democratic backsliding. Now, we risk parts of that history becoming our own. In the early 2000s in Russia, the outward facade of democracy remained in place, even as authoritarianism took deeper root. Reporters still asked hard questions of those in power. Independent news outlets still published investigations into governments and corporations.
In the US, a factual National Archives still exists — but for how long?
When I arrived in New York City two years ago — a Russian journalist fleeing my country after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine — I was routinely asked: “Do all Russians support Putin?” A good question, perhaps, but I’m unable to provide a fact-based answer. When a regime like Russia silences the press, takes control of all branches of government and installs loyalists to oversee historical records, the truth quickly disappears, becoming accessible only to the ruler’s inner circle.
Opinion - In the US, a factual National Archives still exists - but for how long?
When I arrived in New York City two years ago — a Russian journalist fleeing my country after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine — I was routinely asked: “Do all Russians support Putin?” A good question, perhaps, but I’m unable to provide a fact-based answer. When a regime like Russia silences the press, takes control of all branches of government and installs loyalists to oversee historical records, the truth quickly disappears, becoming accessible only to the ruler’s inner circle.
Elizabeth Gilbert, Author of ‘Eat, Pray, Love,’ Pulls New Book Set In Russia
The best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert said Monday that she had indefinitely delayed the publication of her upcoming book after she was criticized online for writing a novel set in Russia. The move comes as publishers and institutions struggle with how to handle Russian art and literature as the war in Ukraine rages on.
Ukraine’s Chief Justice Removed From Post Over Corruption Charges
“This is a dark day in the history of the court,” the court’s judges said in a joint statement. “We must be worthy and withstand such a blow.” The judges added that they would fully cooperate with investigations, and that the court must “act on the principle of self-purification, taking all necessary measures.” Mr. Knyazev remains a Supreme Court judge; a separate body, the High Council of Justice, has the power to remove him, according to Ukrinform, a state news agency.
Journalist Resigns From Board After PEN America Cancels Russian Writers Panel
14 minutes ago 7 Masha Gessen stepped down following the free expression group’s decision to cancel an event at its World Voices Festival after Ukrainian writers threatened to boycott. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.
Russian Independent Media Archive Preserves More Than Two Decades of History
“Journalists say their work is the ‘first draft of history,’” Gessen said. “My fear was – and remains – that in Russia, this draft is being deleted. With Vladimir Putin having forced independent media to close or flee Russia, we need to prevent the journalistic record of recent Russian history from vanishing.
I Wish We'd Known That: Leading Journalists Look Back at the Russian Story
The invasion of Ukraine seems to have finally eviscerated Russia’s post-Soviet hopes for democracy, human rights, and reconciliation with the past. Through this period – and especially the 23 years of Vladimir Putin’s rule – independent journalism strove in the absence of free institutions of state and alongside government-aligned media to bear attentive and accurate witness to Russia’s transformation.
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