In the search to shut down Russia’s resources to wage war, many countries have stepped up to issue sanctions against Vladimir Putin, his associates and the fronts across the globe used to hide the criminal enterprise. We will do our best to put all of these sanctions announcements and enforcements into the site.
For generations, the Kremlin has strategically utilized artists, writers, playwrights, historians, filmmakers, photographers, graphic designers, and illustrators to reinforce the official Russian narrative, targeting both domestic and international audiences. In modern times this is handled by Russia’s Ministry of Culture, The Cinema Fund and the Internet Development Institute. It is estimated that there is at least $1 billion in funding.