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Arshak Makichyan

Arshak Makichyan

Al Jazeera

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Russia’s nuclear plants are ageing. Who will pay to dismantle them?

The world often discusses the nuclear threat posed by Russia, but far less attention is paid to the nuclear risks within Russia itself, particularly...

04.10.2026 100

Al Jazeera

Arshak Makichyan

How Russian dissidents are being punished by both Russia and Europe

Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law new legislation that targets Russians living abroad who oppose his regime. The...

17.08.2026 150

Al Jazeera

Arshak Makichyan

The disaster unfolding on Russia’s Black Sea coast is of its own making

Southern Russia is facing one of the largest environmental disasters in its modern history. In April, repeated Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil...

08.05.2026 100

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Arshak makichyan