The Bulletin
The Bulletin is R.Politik’s flagship publication. Available only to paid subscribers, it provides exclusive insight into Russian politics with analysis of both recent developments and long-term trends. Much of the writing draws heavily on sources in Moscow. Each edition is about 10,000 words and divided into three sections: Events (the latest political occurrences), Actors (who is up and who is down), and Processes (emerging political and economic patterns).
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June 2026

Bulletin No. 12 (186) 2026June 22, 2026
Iran Deal Reopens Fight for Trump; Drones Spark Nationwide Fuel Crisis; Cabinet Strips Duma of Budget; Traber Arrest Signals Regime Shift; Roblox Unbanned Before Elections

Bulletin No. 11 (185) 2026June 08, 2026
Russia and Armenia's Election; Putin in Kazakhstan; Hardline on Ukraine; SPIEF and the Economy; United Russia Primaries; Fuel Shortages
May 2026

Bulletin No. 10 (184) 2026May 25, 2026
Putin in China; Ukraine: A Shifting Debate; Nuclear Exercises; New Governors in Belgorod and Bryansk; Challenging Elections

Bulletin No. 9 (183) 2026May 11, 2026
Reduced Parade Signals Strain at Victory Day; FSB Extends Reach Over Digital Ministry; Kremlin Tests New Leadership Model in Dagestan; Chaika Takes Over Rossotrudnichestvo; Lantratova Set to Replace Moskalkova as Ombudsman
April 2026

Bulletin No. 8 (182) 2026April 27, 2026
Bonya's Glamorous Revolt Rattles Kremlin; Putin Reprimands Economic Bloc Publicly; Eksmo Detentions Hit Book Industry; De-privatisation Bill Codifies Ambiguity; United Russia Lines Up Occupied Regions

Bulletin No. 7 (181) 2026April 12, 2026
