Theo Merz

russia

Russia Is Not Happy About Tucker Carlson Leaving Fox News

Kremlin propagandists are mourning the departure of Carlson from Fox – and offering him jobs on Russian state TV.
Theo Merz
4.25.23
Poland

Young Queer People Are Being Put on Trial For Fighting Hate

Activists in Poland are worried about the future of their country after a string of arrests and the invention of ‘LGBTQ-Free zones'. They tell VICE World News about their struggle.
Theo Merz
4.14.23
abortion

People Are Too Terrified To Get Pregnant Under Poland’s Harsh Abortion Law

Poland’s total ban on abortion has led to women dying after being denied terminations. Now, many are choosing not to have any children at all.
Theo Merz
4.5.23
Ukraine War

‘I Curse You’: War in Ukraine Has Created Hatred That Will Last for Generations

Ukrainians tell VICE World News how they are struggling to deal with the raw hatred they feel for the Russian people, one year after Vladimir Putin launched his brutal war.
Theo Merz
2.24.23
russia

Russian State TV’s New Year Broadcast Was Dystopian As Hell

From jokes about the European energy crisis to Ukrainian dance parodies, this glitzy programme gave a glimpse into Vladimir Putin's mindset for 2023.
Theo Merz
1.6.23
russia

Russia Wants to Ban Any Positive Discussion of LGBTQ People

The Kremlin has framed its proposed homophobic law as a way of defending itself against the “decadent West,” which is a justification it gives for invading Ukraine.
Theo Merz
10.26.22
russia

‘Get the Fuck Out’: Russians Avoiding Ukraine Draft Face Hostility in Ex-Soviet States

People from Central Asian states who live in Russia often face racism. Now, Russians fleeing to neighbouring states are being met with some kindness but also protests.
Theo Merz
10.17.22
russia

Russia’s Marginalised Ethnic Minorities Are Fighting Back Against Putin

Fed up with being scapegoated as savage fighters in Ukraine, and after decades of discrimination back home, ethnic minority groups in Russia are waging their own battle against Vladimir Putin.
Theo Merz
8.24.22