War and elections distort Russia's economy; 
A new nuclear scandal, of sorts; 
A much-needed prisoner exchange; 
DPRK materiel aids Russian aggression…; 
...as Moscow eyes more arms from Tehran

Akunin on the outs;
The case for seizing Russian assets;
Russia issues a warning;
Jitters in Amsterdam;
Now, New Delhi tilts towards Moscow

Russia’s hidden epidemic;
Japan ups the ante;
What has happened to Navalny?;
Coup-proofing the Kremlin;
Thinking beyond Ukraine

Toward a Russian "panopticon"; 
Prioritizing guns over butter; 
Russia, Iran deepen military ties; 
How Republicans plan to help Kyiv win

An attempted pogrom in Dagestan;
...Revives regional worries; 
A helping hand from Pyongyang; 
An alternative to the Kerch Bridge