Second Edition 

February 23rd, 2024

Привет! Welcome back to our newsletter! Our much awaited 2nd edition is here! If you missed our first one, don't worry, click here to have a look.

Two years ago Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. War and its impact are at the forefront of this edition. We write about whether the recently captured city of Avdiivka has strategic significance; the women's movement to bring soldiers back home and whether it can halt the invasion; the fate of Russia's seized assets; Sweden's preparations for war and whether other countries should follow; the consequences of fighting around the Zaporizhzhya Power Plant for the nuclear power generation; the US support to Ukraine and the reasons for its delay; and also about the new owners of Yandex—the largest internet company in Russia.

Russian Society Andrei Bulgakov, MSc student, King’s Russia Institute Russian Society Andrei Bulgakov, MSc student, King’s Russia Institute

Yandex has found a way to divide its digital empire. Who will hold sway over this sprawling platform? 

As the second year of Ukraine's full-scale invasion unfolded, Yandex reached a pivotal agreement, splitting its operations between Russia and the international arena. Here, I delve into the details of this deal, unveiling the new hierarchy governing Russia's foremost digital platform.

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