Stories about Russia from May, 2014
Laundering the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The Kremlin might project its power into Ukraine’s mainland by encouraging, and perhaps arming, Crimean militia. In theory, Moscow might succeed in “laundering” an armed intervention in this way.
Russian Internet on the Way to Pyongyang

Starting on August 1, 2014 all distributors of online content will be required to physically store 6 months worth of user data in Russia.
Is Federalism a Solution to South-East Ukraine's Identity Crisis?

In an ironic twist, pro-Ukrainian activists disseminate flyers in the Donetsk urging people to call for a referendum on joining the Dnepropetrovsk Region.