Putin party victory fails to mask erosion in support for president
United Russia’s support is eroding leaving the president reliant on shrinking core of diehard backers
Putin reshuffles senior staff in wake of election victory
Naryshkin to head Russia’s spy service, Volodin to be Speaker
The Trumpian threat to the global order
The liberal rules-based system established after 1945 is under unprecedented strain
Business as usual for Putin after landslide victory
Poor turnout leads to claims of liberals refusing to vote as authoritarianism grows
The dangerous tendency of western populists to befriend Putin
Ukip’s James, Le Pen and Trump are among those siding with Russian president, writes Sebastian Payne
Putin’s United Russia keeps control after poll
Many voters dissatisfied with the government’s performance stayed at home
Russia’s dark art of disinformation
Fancy Bear and Cozy Bear are examples of a rich tradition of subversion
Boxing’s centre of gravity has shifted east
Notebook: The sport symbolises the breakdown of the American century, writes Janan Ganesh
Putin finds a fan base in Trump country
Admiration for Russian strongman is upending post-Cold War norms
Russia’s election remains far from truly free
Domestic political system is ossified even as the economy deteriorates
Kremlin reforms clear path for untamed deputies to enter Duma
Some new lawmakers could feel more beholden to voters than to Moscow after Sunday election
US cyber attacks are unlikely to be last
Russia denies involvement but has been quick to use data for propaganda advantage, writes Anton Spisak
Beware investing too much hope in the Syrian ceasefire
Even if Assad is prepared to abide by the truce, rebel groups may not be, writes Richard Haass
How Putin is messing with American heads
Attempts to sow doubts about the integrity of the US electoral process are already succeeding
Syria deal puts onus on Russia to exercise influence
Obama has been manoeuvred into agreement only now, and on Putin’s terms, writes David Gardner
Russia: How to exercise political control
The Kremlin is working to ensure this month’s poll bolsters rather than challenges the existing order
Russia’s meddling in the US presidential election
America’s democratic process is vulnerable to online disruption
Turkey’s Syria move takes aim at both Isis and Kurds
A refugee safe zone is a risky proposition if Erdogan acts alone, writes David Gardner
Putin’s balance sheet in the Middle East
All in all the president’s record looks good, with achievements that keep the US off balance
UK inquest into Russian’s death delayed by national security fears
Secrecy request stalls inquiry into demise of money laundering whistleblower Alexander Perepilichny
Russia telecoms chief quits as T Plus graft probe widens
Head of VimpelCom unit resigns amid probe into executives linked to billionaire Viktor Vekselberg
