I cover international relations with a focus on Switzerland, lead journalistic investigations, and conduct deeply personal interviews on challenging topics.
Over 25 years in journalism. Graduated from Moscow State University's Faculty of Journalism and the French Press Institute in Paris. Former TV/radio host in France and Russia. I am a published author and documentary filmmaker who has interviewed presidents and rock stars.
Russia bans International Baccalaureate over ‘Russophobia’
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Russia bans International Baccalaureate: Students lose access to global diplomas as Kremlin tightens educational isolation.
Behind Russia’s digital Iron Curtain: how the West and Switzerland look online
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We demonstrate how Russia’s digital Iron Curtain works with and without a VPN. [Spoiler: Swissinfo’s website doesn’t load in the country without one.]
Dmitry Muratov: ‘I’m not afraid to live without hope’
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Dmitry Muratov, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former editor-in-chief of the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, talks to Swissinfo about truth in the era of digital autocracies.
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Fifty years after the Helsinki Accords, it is time to talk about the women who turned a diplomatic promise into a personal mission.
Sanctioned Russians in Geneva: who are they and why can they enter Switzerland?
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Sanctioned Russians are speaking at an event in Geneva this week – critics say their appearance in Switzerland helps Putin’s regime look legitimate.
He can’t go home: a Belarusian author on lost roots and life in Switzerland
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Discover the story of Belarus writer Sasha Filipenko as he shares his experiences of dictatorship and literary resilience.
What exactly was signed in Helsinki in August 1975?
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Fifty years ago, the Helsinki Accords were an attempt to reduce tensions between the Soviet and Western blocs. But what exactly did 35 countries sign up to?
Ukrainian in Switzerland: ‘I loved Russia…but they threw me out’
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Long-time Russian resident Natalia told officers she was for “peace in the world”. The response: a 20-year-ban on entering the country.
Kremlin critic: every handshake with Putin is ‘drenched in blood’
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Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Kremlin critic who survived two poisoning attempts and a prison term in Russia, talks to SWI swissinfo.ch in Geneva about the dangers of negotiating with Vladimir Putin.
Ekaterina Glikman: ‘It pains me deeply to see what’s happening in Ukraine and Russia’
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The deputy editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Europe talks about the challenges of working as a journalist in exile in Switzerland, and how the new media outlet covers events in Ukraine and Russia.
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Switzerland should do more to stop Swiss components ending up in Russian drones used to attack Ukraine, says Russian chess grandmaster and dissident Garry Kasparov.
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Countries banning international adoptions claim they are doing it for the child’s welfare, but sometimes it’s just about power politics.
New ruling on Magnitsky case forces banks to choose between Swiss judiciary and US sanctions
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The latest Swiss ruling in the Magnitsky case could force banks to breach international law. Experts say Swiss banks may face sanctions in the US.
How Switzerland is caught up in Russia’s propaganda machine
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Switzerland’s neutrality has not prevented it from becoming the target of fake news and propaganda from Moscow. An explainer.
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US President Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders that disrupt global politics and business as usual. What does this mean for Switzerland?
Swiss refugee policy for Ukrainians leaves many questions unanswered
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Proposed changes to the special status for Ukrainian refugees are drawing criticism and raising doubts about their practical and humanitarian implications.
Oleg Radzinsky: ‘I see nothing wrong with separatism’
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Oleg Radzinsky, a Russian writer living in Switzerland, is a guest of On The Record. He discusses separatism in Russia and Vladimir Putin's regime.
How could frozen Russian assets be reused to benefit Ukraine?
What should be done with Russian assets seized in Switzerland? Can they be handed over to Ukraine or would that violate the rule of law and undermine faith in banks? Would confiscating assets to pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine be compatible with Swiss neutrality? Are there other diplomatic options to assist with Ukraine’s post-war recovery? The…
