Artem Chapaev
@artemchapaev27.bsky.social
Producer & Editor @ The Insider (theins.press)
Ex: Andrey Rylkov Found., Zona Prava, OpenRussia, Amnesty Int., Open Society Foundation, Art group Voina, Solidarnost', Sakharov movement.
Living as 🏳️🌈LGBTQ+ refugee in Granada, Spain🇪🇦
Ex: Andrey Rylkov Found., Zona Prava, OpenRussia, Amnesty Int., Open Society Foundation, Art group Voina, Solidarnost', Sakharov movement.
Living as 🏳️🌈LGBTQ+ refugee in Granada, Spain🇪🇦
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“It is the Brexit playbook:…
It did not work then and it will not work now. Because once you agree that rights are the real obstacle, you have already handed victory to those who want rid of them altogether.”
Important read on blaming the ECHR for govt failure.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It did not work then and it will not work now. Because once you agree that rights are the real obstacle, you have already handed victory to those who want rid of them altogether.”
Important read on blaming the ECHR for govt failure.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starmer is lobbying Europe to join him in watering down the ECHR. This illiberalism will harm us all | Steve Valdez-Symonds
The prime minister and his counterpart in Denmark want a concerted effort to weaken human rights across Europe. This isn’t pragmatism – it’s cruelty, says Steve Valdez-Symonds, refugee and migrant rig...
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
“It is the Brexit playbook:…
It did not work then and it will not work now. Because once you agree that rights are the real obstacle, you have already handed victory to those who want rid of them altogether.”
Important read on blaming the ECHR for govt failure.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It did not work then and it will not work now. Because once you agree that rights are the real obstacle, you have already handed victory to those who want rid of them altogether.”
Important read on blaming the ECHR for govt failure.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Violent ends: America’s right-wing radicals remain deadlier than their opponents on the left
The primary threat in the U.S. is not left-wing but far-right violence: ultraright extremists account for two-thirds of all politically motivated killings.
The primary threat in the U.S. is not left-wing but far-right violence: ultraright extremists account for two-thirds of all politically motivated killings.
Violent ends: America’s right-wing radicals remain deadlier than their opponents on the left
The murder of conservative activist and Trump supporter Charlie Kirk in September triggered a nationwide debate over rising violence attributed to the far left. Donald Trump claims that antifa “explic...
theins.press
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Violent ends: America’s right-wing radicals remain deadlier than their opponents on the left
The primary threat in the U.S. is not left-wing but far-right violence: ultraright extremists account for two-thirds of all politically motivated killings.
The primary threat in the U.S. is not left-wing but far-right violence: ultraright extremists account for two-thirds of all politically motivated killings.
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❗️ A champion like no other: The curious life of a Unit 29155 operative
Although undercover GRU agents have been exposed across the West, many of these "burned" assets are still serving Moscow’s hybrid war — now operating safely from within Russia.
Although undercover GRU agents have been exposed across the West, many of these "burned" assets are still serving Moscow’s hybrid war — now operating safely from within Russia.
A champion like no other: The curious life of a Unit 29155 operative
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s military Intelligence, the GRU, has dramatically stepped up its activities across Europe — from assassinations and acts of sabotage...
theins.press
November 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM
❗️ A champion like no other: The curious life of a Unit 29155 operative
Although undercover GRU agents have been exposed across the West, many of these "burned" assets are still serving Moscow’s hybrid war — now operating safely from within Russia.
Although undercover GRU agents have been exposed across the West, many of these "burned" assets are still serving Moscow’s hybrid war — now operating safely from within Russia.
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“I’m just a girl—I want to go home, I want prosecco, and a big, thick steak.”
Yevgenia Berkovich didn’t want to be a martyr when she was sentenced to six years in a Russian penal colony. “Next Year in Moscow” investigates her show trial
Yevgenia Berkovich didn’t want to be a martyr when she was sentenced to six years in a Russian penal colony. “Next Year in Moscow” investigates her show trial
The trial of Yevgenia Berkovich
What the return of the show trial means for Russia
econ.st
October 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“I’m just a girl—I want to go home, I want prosecco, and a big, thick steak.”
Yevgenia Berkovich didn’t want to be a martyr when she was sentenced to six years in a Russian penal colony. “Next Year in Moscow” investigates her show trial
Yevgenia Berkovich didn’t want to be a martyr when she was sentenced to six years in a Russian penal colony. “Next Year in Moscow” investigates her show trial
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The GRU, again.
French investigators believe Russia involved in dumping of pig heads at mosques www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
French investigators believe Russia involved in dumping of pig heads at mosques www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
French investigators believe Russia involved in dumping of pig heads at mosques
One person, residing in Serbia, is believed to have orchestrated two destabilization operations aimed at religious and remembrance sites in and around Paris.
www.lemonde.fr
September 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The GRU, again.
French investigators believe Russia involved in dumping of pig heads at mosques www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
French investigators believe Russia involved in dumping of pig heads at mosques www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
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Alla Pugacheva clocked up nearly 19m views in a week, and 150,000 comments from people across the world. Russia’s biggest pop star for 50 years crossed front lines and cut through official narratives in an interview. We explain why econ.st/4nhCnBE
Photo: Bridgeman Images
Photo: Bridgeman Images
September 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Alla Pugacheva clocked up nearly 19m views in a week, and 150,000 comments from people across the world. Russia’s biggest pop star for 50 years crossed front lines and cut through official narratives in an interview. We explain why econ.st/4nhCnBE
Photo: Bridgeman Images
Photo: Bridgeman Images
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Russia designated the 'LGBT Movement' as a terrorist organisation. They know there is no such group; that's the point. It means they can choose to arrest ANYONE with any association with LGBT issues and treat them as a terrorist.
The fact that 'antifa' is not a group should not be a comfort here.
The fact that 'antifa' is not a group should not be a comfort here.
September 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Russia designated the 'LGBT Movement' as a terrorist organisation. They know there is no such group; that's the point. It means they can choose to arrest ANYONE with any association with LGBT issues and treat them as a terrorist.
The fact that 'antifa' is not a group should not be a comfort here.
The fact that 'antifa' is not a group should not be a comfort here.
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pretty wild that it so quickly became normalized that immigrants don’t have even basic free speech rights
www.axios.com/2025/09/11/c...
www.axios.com/2025/09/11/c...
State Department warns immigrants not to mock Kirk's death
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau posted the warning on Thursday.
www.axios.com
September 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
pretty wild that it so quickly became normalized that immigrants don’t have even basic free speech rights
www.axios.com/2025/09/11/c...
www.axios.com/2025/09/11/c...
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Free speech is non-negotiable for these guys.
September 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Free speech is non-negotiable for these guys.
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BREAKING: ICE is sending Russian dissidents back to Russia. When the dissidents arrived in Russia, the Russian authorities were given documents relating to their asylum applications in the US which under US law are confidential. This seems to be part of a secret agreement between Trump and Putin.
‘I escaped a Russian prison — only to end up in an American jail’
Dozens of Russian dissidents have been expelled from the US and forcibly returned to Russia with the co-operation of immigration authorities
www.thetimes.com
September 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
BREAKING: ICE is sending Russian dissidents back to Russia. When the dissidents arrived in Russia, the Russian authorities were given documents relating to their asylum applications in the US which under US law are confidential. This seems to be part of a secret agreement between Trump and Putin.
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U.S. deports at least 30 people to Russia in a single day, Russian rights activists report
Many were met with criminal charges — from desertion to high treason — after returning “home.”
Many were met with criminal charges — from desertion to high treason — after returning “home.”
U.S. deports at least 30 people to Russia in a single day, Russian rights activists report
On August 27, the United States deported at least 30 Russian citizens back to Russia, Dmitry Valuyev, president of the group Russian America for Democracy in Russia, told The Insider
theins.press
August 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
U.S. deports at least 30 people to Russia in a single day, Russian rights activists report
Many were met with criminal charges — from desertion to high treason — after returning “home.”
Many were met with criminal charges — from desertion to high treason — after returning “home.”
The Russian population is weary of the war, and many are pinning their hopes on a quick truce.
The Insider spoke with volunteers who, since 2022, have been buying equipment, gear, and other aid for the army, and they can't hide their disappointment.
The Insider spoke with volunteers who, since 2022, have been buying equipment, gear, and other aid for the army, and they can't hide their disappointment.
“Nobody wants to help the army anymore”: Confessions from Russian pro-war volunteers
The Insider spoke with those who, since 2022, have been buying equipment, gear, and other aid for the army.
The Insider spoke with those who, since 2022, have been buying equipment, gear, and other aid for the army.
“Nobody wants to help the army anymore”: Confessions from Russian pro-war volunteers
Since the early days of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian army has depended on volunteers to source many items of basic kit — from uniforms and warm socks to thermal imagers and drones. ...
theins.press
August 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Russian population is weary of the war, and many are pinning their hopes on a quick truce.
The Insider spoke with volunteers who, since 2022, have been buying equipment, gear, and other aid for the army, and they can't hide their disappointment.
The Insider spoke with volunteers who, since 2022, have been buying equipment, gear, and other aid for the army, and they can't hide their disappointment.
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Citizen by gender: How transgender people fought discrimination in the USSR
Between Stalin's ban on sexuality studies and Putin's crackdown on LGBTQ+, there have been successful cases of gender-affirming surgery and even times of relative freedom.
Between Stalin's ban on sexuality studies and Putin's crackdown on LGBTQ+, there have been successful cases of gender-affirming surgery and even times of relative freedom.
Citizen by gender: How transgender people fought discrimination in the USSR
A May 2025 study by the Sfera Foundation and the human rights group Vykhod recorded a sharp rise in pressure on Russia’s LGBT community — not surprising given that Moscow outlawed the non-existent “in...
theins.press
July 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Citizen by gender: How transgender people fought discrimination in the USSR
Between Stalin's ban on sexuality studies and Putin's crackdown on LGBTQ+, there have been successful cases of gender-affirming surgery and even times of relative freedom.
Between Stalin's ban on sexuality studies and Putin's crackdown on LGBTQ+, there have been successful cases of gender-affirming surgery and even times of relative freedom.
Shame, Netherlands! 26 suicides of asylum seekers in refugee camps of so wealthy country out of negligence and cruelty!
Waiting in hell: A refugee camp crisis in the Netherlands has led to a wave of suicides
Asylum seekers told The Insider how they spend months in isolation, unable to work or to access adequate medical and psychological care.
Asylum seekers told The Insider how they spend months in isolation, unable to work or to access adequate medical and psychological care.
Waiting in hell: A refugee camp crisis in the Netherlands has led to a wave of suicides
In June, the ruling coalition in the Dutch government collapsed amid disputes over migration policy, with the far-right Party for Freedom withdrawing after others refused to support its proposals for ...
theins.press
July 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Shame, Netherlands! 26 suicides of asylum seekers in refugee camps of so wealthy country out of negligence and cruelty!
Our joint investigation of The Insider with CBS's 60 Minutes and Der Spiegel into the Havana Syndrome just got an Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative News Coverage!
June 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Our joint investigation of The Insider with CBS's 60 Minutes and Der Spiegel into the Havana Syndrome just got an Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative News Coverage!
Despite all the assurances of friendship and partnership, Iran and Russia are waging a real spy war against each other, secret documents from Russian intelligence testify
❗A dozen knives in the back of the Islamic revolution: Secret FSB documents confirm Iran and Russia are waging a spy war against each other
A new investigation by @christogrozev.bsky.social and
@dobrokhotov.bsky.social.
A new investigation by @christogrozev.bsky.social and
@dobrokhotov.bsky.social.
A dozen knives in the back of the Islamic revolution: Secret FSB documents confirm Iran and Russia are waging a spy war against each other
The strikes on Iran by Israel and the U.S. provoked a critical but very restrained response from the Kremlin. On June 23, Vladimir Putin said the attack was “unjustifiable and inexcusable,” but his cr...
theins.press
June 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Despite all the assurances of friendship and partnership, Iran and Russia are waging a real spy war against each other, secret documents from Russian intelligence testify
How social media Algorithms promote the far right agenda
The hate algorithm: How social media fuels radicalization
Studies show that over the past decade, recommendation algorithms have quietly taken over our digital lives.
Studies show that over the past decade, recommendation algorithms have quietly taken over our digital lives.
The hate algorithm: How social media fuels radicalization
In May, France’s digital development minister called for a European ban on social media for kids under the age of 15 — an attempt to shield them from the toxic influence of algorithm-driven content. T...
theins.press
June 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
How social media Algorithms promote the far right agenda
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THIS is investigative journalism!
‼️ Hidden Bear: The GRU hackers of Russia's most notorious kill squad
As The Insider discovered, Unit 29155, the Kremlin’s most notorious black ops squad, also fielded a team of hackers that tried to destabilize Ukraine before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
As The Insider discovered, Unit 29155, the Kremlin’s most notorious black ops squad, also fielded a team of hackers that tried to destabilize Ukraine before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Hidden Bear: The GRU hackers of Russia’s most notorious kill squad
Russian GRU Unit 29155 is best known for its long list of murder and sabotage ops, which include the Salisbury poisonings in England, arms depot explosions in Czechia, and an attempted coup d’etat in ...
theins.press
May 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
THIS is investigative journalism!
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Superb from @michaeldweiss.bsky.social and the @theins.press . The gold standard of investigative teams is at it again. Giv them the Pulitzer pls. Honestly, they have a better understanding of 29155 than the US IC.
‼️ Hidden Bear: The GRU hackers of Russia's most notorious kill squad
As The Insider discovered, Unit 29155, the Kremlin’s most notorious black ops squad, also fielded a team of hackers that tried to destabilize Ukraine before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
As The Insider discovered, Unit 29155, the Kremlin’s most notorious black ops squad, also fielded a team of hackers that tried to destabilize Ukraine before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Hidden Bear: The GRU hackers of Russia’s most notorious kill squad
Russian GRU Unit 29155 is best known for its long list of murder and sabotage ops, which include the Salisbury poisonings in England, arms depot explosions in Czechia, and an attempted coup d’etat in ...
theins.press
June 1, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Superb from @michaeldweiss.bsky.social and the @theins.press . The gold standard of investigative teams is at it again. Giv them the Pulitzer pls. Honestly, they have a better understanding of 29155 than the US IC.
new amazing investigation about idiots who work as hackers in Russian intelligence
‼️ Hidden Bear: The GRU hackers of Russia's most notorious kill squad
As The Insider discovered, Unit 29155, the Kremlin’s most notorious black ops squad, also fielded a team of hackers that tried to destabilize Ukraine before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
As The Insider discovered, Unit 29155, the Kremlin’s most notorious black ops squad, also fielded a team of hackers that tried to destabilize Ukraine before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Hidden Bear: The GRU hackers of Russia’s most notorious kill squad
Russian GRU Unit 29155 is best known for its long list of murder and sabotage ops, which include the Salisbury poisonings in England, arms depot explosions in Czechia, and an attempted coup d’etat in ...
theins.press
May 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
new amazing investigation about idiots who work as hackers in Russian intelligence
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‼️ Hidden Bear: The GRU hackers of Russia's most notorious kill squad
As The Insider discovered, Unit 29155, the Kremlin’s most notorious black ops squad, also fielded a team of hackers that tried to destabilize Ukraine before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
As The Insider discovered, Unit 29155, the Kremlin’s most notorious black ops squad, also fielded a team of hackers that tried to destabilize Ukraine before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Hidden Bear: The GRU hackers of Russia’s most notorious kill squad
Russian GRU Unit 29155 is best known for its long list of murder and sabotage ops, which include the Salisbury poisonings in England, arms depot explosions in Czechia, and an attempted coup d’etat in ...
theins.press
May 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
‼️ Hidden Bear: The GRU hackers of Russia's most notorious kill squad
As The Insider discovered, Unit 29155, the Kremlin’s most notorious black ops squad, also fielded a team of hackers that tried to destabilize Ukraine before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
As The Insider discovered, Unit 29155, the Kremlin’s most notorious black ops squad, also fielded a team of hackers that tried to destabilize Ukraine before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Spanish Córdoba is one of the prettiest cities in Europe, hugely underestimated, with extensive old center, very well kept.
May 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Spanish Córdoba is one of the prettiest cities in Europe, hugely underestimated, with extensive old center, very well kept.
Montefrio, pueblo blanco 50km from Granada with celebrated views on itself ⛰️🏘️
May 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Montefrio, pueblo blanco 50km from Granada with celebrated views on itself ⛰️🏘️
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Migrant Libel: Explaining and debunking the myth about immigration driving up crime rates
Despite politicians' rhetoric linking a rise in immigration to an increase in crime, statistics show an absence of so much as a correlation.
Despite politicians' rhetoric linking a rise in immigration to an increase in crime, statistics show an absence of so much as a correlation.
Migrant Libel: Explaining and debunking the myth about immigration driving up crime rates
On April 14, incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the new government's plans to limit the number of asylum seekers to 100,000 a year, to increase deportations, and to suspend the countr...
theins.press
May 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Migrant Libel: Explaining and debunking the myth about immigration driving up crime rates
Despite politicians' rhetoric linking a rise in immigration to an increase in crime, statistics show an absence of so much as a correlation.
Despite politicians' rhetoric linking a rise in immigration to an increase in crime, statistics show an absence of so much as a correlation.
Spring Granada🌸🌿
April 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Spring Granada🌸🌿