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· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
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44
GRADE
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FIX
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REVIEW
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PASS
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INFO
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Checks
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1 PASS 4 REVIEW 8 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
5 landmarks
FIX
5 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV MAIN (missing!) ASIDE CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

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When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

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WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

F
Heading Hierarchy
Action
105 headings, 4 skip(s)
FIX
105 headings, 4 skip(s)
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H3 Russian Businesses Helping Funnel Military Equipment to Wagner Successor Group in Mali – Report
  • H3 CEO of Russia’s Largest Book Publisher Detained in LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’ Probe
  • H3 Dudayev’s Legacy Still Resonates 30 Years After His Assassination
  • H3 Influencers Versus Putin? What a Farce!
  • H3 Russia and North Korea Celebrate Joining of First Road Bridge
  • H3 Russia Says It Can Take Iran’s Enriched Uranium. Will That Happen?
  • H3 Technical Malfunction Halts Service on Moscow Metro’s Red Line
  • H3 Pro-Kremlin Editor Jailed 5 Years for Bribing Police Official Uncle
  • H3 Berlin Summons Russian Envoy Over 'Threats'
  • H4 TMT Weekly Newsletter
  • H3 Regions Calling
  • H5 Regions Calling: ‘Pain and Bitterness’ for Russia’s Buddhists skipped
  • H5 Regions Calling: Spring Floods Catch Russian Officials Off Guard
  • H5 Regions Calling: Siberian Farmers Abandon Livestock Standoff
  • H5 Regions Calling: In Russia, All Eyes Are on Siberia’s Farmers
  • H2 opinion
  • H3 Dudayev’s Legacy Still Resonates 30 Years After His Assassination
  • H3 Influencers Versus Putin? What a Farce!
  • H3 Russia and North Korea’s Propaganda Partnership Is Taking Shape
  • H3 Ending the Ukraine War Won't Fix Russia's Economy
  • H3 The West's Russian Language Skills Are in Decline. That's a Strategic Mistake.
  • H3 I'm in Russia. By Blocking Telegram, the Kremlin Is Shooting Itself in the Foot.
  • H3 ‘Admission Is Now a One-Way Ticket’: Kremlin Escalates Crackdown on Western Universities
  • H3 At 15, He Became One of Russia’s Youngest Political Prisoners. He Now Faces New Charges.
  • H3 Regions Calling: ‘Pain and Bitterness’ for Russia’s Buddhists
  • H3 ‘The People Are Afraid of You’: In Rare Appeals, Celebrities Ask Putin to Address Russians’ Suffering
  • H3 Novaya Gazeta’s Dmitry Muratov: ‘Cruelty Has Become a Form of Patriotism’
  • H3 Idling Shadow Fleet Tankers Threaten Baltic Security and Environment, Experts Warn
  • H3 Zelensky Says Kyiv Seized a Russian Position With Drones and Robots. Is This a Game Changer?
  • H3 Dagestan Was Already Facing an Infrastructure Crisis. Then Came the Floods.
  • H3 ‘Admission Is Now a One-Way Ticket’: Kremlin Escalates Crackdown on Western Universities
  • H3 At 15, He Became One of Russia’s Youngest Political Prisoners. He Now Faces New Charges.
  • H3 Regions Calling: ‘Pain and Bitterness’ for Russia’s Buddhists
  • H3 ‘The People Are Afraid of You’: In Rare Appeals, Celebrities Ask Putin to Address Russians’ Suffering
  • H3 Novaya Gazeta’s Dmitry Muratov: ‘Cruelty Has Become a Form of Patriotism’
  • H3 Idling Shadow Fleet Tankers Threaten Baltic Security and Environment, Experts Warn
  • H3 Zelensky Says Kyiv Seized a Russian Position With Drones and Robots. Is This a Game Changer?
  • H3 Dagestan Was Already Facing an Infrastructure Crisis. Then Came the Floods.
  • H3 ‘Admission Is Now a One-Way Ticket’: Kremlin Escalates Crackdown on Western Universities
  • H3 Stories of Political Prisoners
  • H5 At 15, He Became One of Russia’s Youngest Political Prisoners. He Now Faces New Charges. skipped
  • H5 St. Petersburg Court Jails Former Members of Youth Activist Group Vesna
  • H5 Whereabouts of Young Russian Man Jailed for Burning Quran Unknown 3 Months After Prison Transfer
  • H5 Daria Kozyreva, Jailed for Anti-War Statements, Released From Prison
  • H3 Just in
  • H5 Russia Says Freed 2 Hostages Taken by Jihadists in Niger skipped
  • H5 Russia Removes 2 Decades of Court Statistics From Public Access
  • H5 Russia Forced to Slash Oil Production After Ukrainian Strikes – Reuters
  • H5 Dudayev’s Legacy Still Resonates 30 Years After His Assassination
  • H5 Russia Jails Ex-Rail Executive for 11 Years Over $16M Fraud Case
  • H5 CEO of Russia’s Largest Book Publisher Detained in LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’ Probe
  • H5 Russian Companies Freeze Hiring as Demand Cools, Central Bank Says
  • H3 ‘Admission Is Now a One-Way Ticket’: Kremlin Escalates Crackdown on Western Universities
  • H3 At 15, He Became One of Russia’s Youngest Political Prisoners. He Now Faces New Charges.
  • H3 Regions Calling: ‘Pain and Bitterness’ for Russia’s Buddhists
  • H3 ‘The People Are Afraid of You’: In Rare Appeals, Celebrities Ask Putin to Address Russians’ Suffering
  • H3 Novaya Gazeta’s Dmitry Muratov: ‘Cruelty Has Become a Form of Patriotism’
  • H3 Idling Shadow Fleet Tankers Threaten Baltic Security and Environment, Experts Warn
  • H3 Zelensky Says Kyiv Seized a Russian Position With Drones and Robots. Is This a Game Changer?
  • H3 Dagestan Was Already Facing an Infrastructure Crisis. Then Came the Floods.
  • H3 ‘Admission Is Now a One-Way Ticket’: Kremlin Escalates Crackdown on Western Universities
  • H3 At 15, He Became One of Russia’s Youngest Political Prisoners. He Now Faces New Charges.
  • H3 Regions Calling: ‘Pain and Bitterness’ for Russia’s Buddhists
  • H3 ‘The People Are Afraid of You’: In Rare Appeals, Celebrities Ask Putin to Address Russians’ Suffering
  • H3 Novaya Gazeta’s Dmitry Muratov: ‘Cruelty Has Become a Form of Patriotism’
  • H3 Idling Shadow Fleet Tankers Threaten Baltic Security and Environment, Experts Warn
  • H3 Zelensky Says Kyiv Seized a Russian Position With Drones and Robots. Is This a Game Changer?
  • H3 Dagestan Was Already Facing an Infrastructure Crisis. Then Came the Floods.
  • H3 ‘Admission Is Now a One-Way Ticket’: Kremlin Escalates Crackdown on Western Universities
  • H2 Photos and Videos
  • H3 Back to the USSR: When Russia Took a Wrong Turn
  • H3 In Photos: 250 Years of the Bolshoi Theatre
  • H3 In Photos: Russia's Muslim Community Marks Eid al-Fitr
  • H3 In Photos: Russia Takes Home 8 Gold Medals at 2026 Winter Paralympics
  • H2 Features
  • H3 Novaya Gazeta’s Dmitry Muratov: ‘Cruelty Has Become a Form of Patriotism’
  • H3 At 15, He Became One of Russia’s Youngest Political Prisoners. He Now Faces New Charges.
  • H3 Dagestan Was Already Facing an Infrastructure Crisis. Then Came the Floods.
  • H3 ‘Admission Is Now a One-Way Ticket’: Kremlin Escalates Crackdown on Western Universities
  • H3 As Kremlin Cuts Off the Internet, VPNs Become a Way of Life
  • H3 Most read
  • H5 Pro-Kremlin Editor Jailed 5 Years for Bribing Police Official Uncle skipped
  • H5 Technical Malfunction Halts Service on Moscow Metro’s Red Line
  • H5 Dozens of Israelis Briefly Detained, Questioned at Moscow Airport
  • H5 Russia and North Korea Celebrate Joining of First Road Bridge
  • H5 CEO of Russia’s Largest Book Publisher Detained in LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’ Probe
  • H2 climate
  • H3 2025 Was Russia’s Second-Warmest Year on Record
  • H3 Russia’s Extreme Winter Storms Are a Climate Wake-Up Call the Kremlin Is Ignoring
  • H3 Oil Slick From Sunken Tankers Drifts Toward Russia’s Black Sea Coast, Krasnodar Governor Warns
  • H3 A Russian Billionaire Was Fined for Environmental Damage. It’s Fake Accountability.
  • H2 Business
  • H3 Russia Forced to Slash Oil Production After Ukrainian Strikes – Reuters
  • H3 Russia Jails Ex-Rail Executive for 11 Years Over $16M Fraud Case
  • H3 Russian Companies Freeze Hiring as Demand Cools, Central Bank Says
  • H2 arts and life
  • H3 Back to the USSR: When Russia Took a Wrong Turn
  • H3 Sergei Lebedev on the Defiance of Russian-Language Literature
  • H3 In Photos: 250 Years of the Bolshoi Theatre
  • H3 Chelyabinsk Judge Bans Distribution of Oscar-Winning ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ in Russia
  • H2 the new diaspora
  • H3 Russia’s Exiled Anti-War Movements Are Learning to Play the Long Game
  • H3 ‘The Motherland Is Catching Up’: Russians in Kazakhstan Feel Moscow’s Reach in String of Expulsions
  • H3 For Russia’s Wartime Diaspora, New Year’s Traditions Become a Tether to Home
  • H3 Rising Costs and Tighter Rules Push Russians Out of Turkey – Izvestia

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

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The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

F
Alt Text Quality
Action
73 of 81 images have issues
FIX
73 of 81 images have issues
Critical::
73 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Critical::
73 image-in-link without alt text
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Info::
8 image(s) with good alt text
81 images 8 good alt text 73 missing
IssueCount
missing73 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

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WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.

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An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #5882b5
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Form Accessibility
2 of 2 controls have issues
REVIEW
2 of 2 controls have issues
Warning::
2 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="email">; <input type="text">
2 controls
0 labeled
2 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
inputemail(Your email)placeholder only
inputtext(Your name)placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="email">; <input type="text">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Oops ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
9 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
9 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
C
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 75/100 — 7 failing, 17 passed
REVIEW
75

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
[[account]] nav.nav-top > div.nav-top__wrapper > div.nav-top__account > div.identity

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
3 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-primary > a.article-excerpt-primary__link > div.article-excerpt-primary__teaser > div.readtime
1 MIN READ div.col-12 > div.article-excerpt-secondary > a.article-excerpt-secondary__link > div.readtime
5 MIN READ div.col-12 > div.article-excerpt-secondary > a.article-excerpt-secondary__link > div.readtime
5 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
1 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
4 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
1 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
2 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
2 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
Russia labeled The Moscow Times an "undesirable organization." If you are in Ru… div.row-flex > div.col > section.cluster > div
Our editors take you through the biggest Russia stories as featured in The Mosc… section.cluster > div > div.newsletterbanner > div.newsletterbanner__teaser
div.newsletterbanner > div > div.newsletterbanner__inputs > input.newsletterbanner__email div.newsletterbanner > div > div.newsletterbanner__inputs > input.newsletterbanner__email
div.newsletterbanner > div > div.newsletterbanner__inputs > input.newsletterbanner__name div.newsletterbanner > div > div.newsletterbanner__inputs > input.newsletterbanner__name
Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy div.newsletterbanner > div > span.newsletterbanner__disclaimer > em
5 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
5 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
4 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
6 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
4 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
5 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
8 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
5 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
5 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
5 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
5 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
1 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
4 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
2 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
2 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
2 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
2 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
1 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
8 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
1 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
5 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
6 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime
7 MIN READ div.article-excerpt-default > a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__content > div.readtime

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Regions Calling: ‘Pain and Bitterness’ for Russia’s Buddhists div.developing-story-article > a > div.developing-story-article__inner > h5.developing-story-article__headline
At 15, He Became One of Russia’s Youngest Political Prisoners. He Now Faces New… div.developing-story-article > a > div.developing-story-article__inner > h5.developing-story-article__headline

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
a.article-excerpt-primary__link > div.article-excerpt-primary__header > figure.article-excerpt-primary__figure > img a.article-excerpt-primary__link > div.article-excerpt-primary__header > figure.article-excerpt-primary__figure > img
a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img
a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img
a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img
a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img
a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img
a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img
a > div.developing-story__header__image-wrapper > figure > img a > div.developing-story__header__image-wrapper > figure > img
div > div > a > img div > div > a > img
a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img
a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img
a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img a.article-excerpt-default__link > div.article-excerpt-default__image-wrapper > figure > img
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Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.nav-top__wrapper > div.nav-top__account > div.identity > a.identity__signin div.nav-top__wrapper > div.nav-top__account > div.identity > a.identity__signin
div.align-center > div > div > a div.align-center > div > div > a
div.footer__menu > ul.row-flex > li.col > a div.footer__menu > ul.row-flex > li.col > a
li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a
li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a
li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a
li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a
li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a
li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.col > a
div.footer__menu > ul.row-flex > li.col > a div.footer__menu > ul.row-flex > li.col > a

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
bne IntelliNews li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.media-partners > a
Belarusian Investigative Center li.col > ul.depth-1 > li.media-partners > a

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○`[role]` values are valid
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 opinion9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h2 and9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h2 Features9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h2 climate9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h2 Business9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h2 arts and life9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h2 the new diaspora9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 CEO of Russia’s La…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Dudayev’s Legacy S…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Influencers Versus P…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Russia and North Kor…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Russia Says It Can T…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Technical Malfunctio…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Pro-Kremlin Editor J…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Berlin Summons Russi…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Regions Calling9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Dudayev’s Legacy S…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Influencers Versus P…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Russia and North Kor…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass
h3 Ending the Ukraine W…9.60:13.0:1
#000000
#A0B0CE
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

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