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Excerpts from Russian opposition leader Navalny's memoir show he knew he would die in prison
Read full article: Excerpts from Russian opposition leader Navalny's memoir show he knew he would die in prisonExcerpts of a memoir written by late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have revealed he believed he would die in prison.
Amid Russia's new crackdowns, small signs of defiance emerge
Read full article: Amid Russia's new crackdowns, small signs of defiance emergeRussia has unleashed a harsh crackdown on dissent over the past year by imprisoning opposition leader Alexei Navalny and silencing his supporters and his organization.
Putin foe Navalny gets 9 more years in Russian prison
Read full article: Putin foe Navalny gets 9 more years in Russian prisonA Russian court has convicted top opposition leader Alexei Navalny of fraud and contempt of court, sentencing him to nine more years in prison in a move seen as an attempt to keep him behind bars for as long as possible.
Putin likens opponents to ‘gnats,’ signaling new repression
Read full article: Putin likens opponents to ‘gnats,’ signaling new repressionFacing stiff resistance in Ukraine and with crippling economic sanctions at home, Russian President Vladimir Putin is using language that recalls the rhetoric from Josef Stalin's show trials of the 1930s.
US warns Chinese on support for Russia in Ukraine war
Read full article: US warns Chinese on support for Russia in Ukraine warPresident Joe Biden’s national security adviser has warned a top Chinese official about China’s support for Russia in the Ukrainian invasion — even as the Kremlin denies anew that it has requested Chinese military equipment.
US accuses Russia of using UN council for 'disinformation'
Read full article: US accuses Russia of using UN council for 'disinformation'The United States has accused Russia of using a U.N. Security Council meeting for “spreading disinformation” as part of a potential false-flag operation by Moscow for the use of chemical or biological agents in Ukraine.
Live updates: US plans to revoke Russia favored trade status
Read full article: Live updates: US plans to revoke Russia favored trade statusPresident Joe Biden is expected to announce Friday that the U.S., along with the European Union and the Group of Seven countries, will move to revoke “most favored nation” trade status for Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
White House warns Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine
Read full article: White House warns Russia may use chemical weapons in UkraineThe Biden administration is warning that Russia might seek to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine as the White House rejected Russian claims of illegal chemical weapons development in the country it has invaded.
Ukraine invasion spotlights the delicate state of democracy
Read full article: Ukraine invasion spotlights the delicate state of democracyVladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine advances a global anti-democratic trend — one that has seen strongmen, some elected, nudge their nations toward dictatorship and ignore once-solid democratic norms.
Russia state TV paints Moscow as savior of eastern Ukraine
Read full article: Russia state TV paints Moscow as savior of eastern UkraineAs the West sounds the alarm about the Kremlin ordering troops into eastern Ukraine and decries an invasion, Russian state media paints a completely different picture.
‘Nanny,’ ‘Exiles,’ ‘Navalny’ among top Sundance winners
Read full article: ‘Nanny,’ ‘Exiles,’ ‘Navalny’ among top Sundance winnersA drama about an undocumented nanny in New York City, a documentary about three exiled dissidents from Tiananmen Square and another doc about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have won top prizes at the Sundance Film Festival.
'Navalny' aims to make noise for imprisoned Russian leader
Read full article: 'Navalny' aims to make noise for imprisoned Russian leaderHours after Russian authorities officially added Alexei Navalny to the country’s registry of terrorists and extremists, a new documentary about the imprisoned opposition leader premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
Russia adds Navalny and his top allies to list of terrorists
Read full article: Russia adds Navalny and his top allies to list of terroristsRussian authorities have added imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and some of his top allies to the registry of terrorists and extremists, the latest move in a multi-pronged crackdown on opposition supporters, independent media and human rights activists.
Tracking Biden's 1st-year progress delivering on promises
Read full article: Tracking Biden's 1st-year progress delivering on promisesDuring President Joe Biden's first year in office, he took action on a number of his key promises, from rebuilding U.S. alliances globally to distributing vaccines across America and the world.
Rights group verifies Polish senator was hacked with spyware
Read full article: Rights group verifies Polish senator was hacked with spywareAmnesty International says it has independently confirmed that an Israeli company's powerful spyware was used to hack a Polish senator when he was running the opposition’s 2019 parliamentary election campaign.
Putin wishes Russians happier new year, hails their strength
Read full article: Putin wishes Russians happier new year, hails their strengthPresident Vladimir Putin is wishing Russians a happier new year, hailing their solidarity and strength in the face of tough challenges like the coronavirus pandemic.
Navalny's daughter accepts EU rights award on his behalf
Read full article: Navalny's daughter accepts EU rights award on his behalfThe young adult daughter of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny received a standing ovation from European Union lawmakers as she accepted the EU’s top human rights prize on her father’s behalf.
Kremlin: Xi supports Putin's pursuit of guarantees from West
Read full article: Kremlin: Xi supports Putin's pursuit of guarantees from WestThe Kremlin says Chinese President Xi Jinping is supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin in his push to get Western security guarantees precluding NATO’s eastward expansion.
Putin says relations with Biden "working and stable"
Read full article: Putin says relations with Biden "working and stable"Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Kremlin has “constructive” relations with the Biden administration and has voiced hope that mutual interests would eventually help normalize U.S.-Russia ties.
Russia opens extremism probe against Navalny and his allies
Read full article: Russia opens extremism probe against Navalny and his alliesRussian authorities have opened a criminal case against imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his closest allies, accusing them of forming an extremist group and being involved in one.
Kremlin critics to contest online voting in Duma election
Read full article: Kremlin critics to contest online voting in Duma electionA group of politicians and activists who lost to their Kremlin-backed opponents in Russia’s parliamentary election have formed a coalition to contest the results from online voting in the Russian capital.
Apple, Google raise new concerns by yanking Russian app
Read full article: Apple, Google raise new concerns by yanking Russian appApple’s and Google’s cooperation with the Russian government’s efforts to suppress an app opposed to the ruling regime is escalating concerns about whether Big Tech’s pursuit of ever-higher profits has trampled their commitment to protecting civil rights.
Early results in Russia show pro-Kremlin party leads
Read full article: Early results in Russia show pro-Kremlin party leadsEarly results Sunday in Russia’s parliamentary election show the dominant pro-Kremlin party well in the lead, but it is unclear if the party will retain the two-thirds majority of seats that would allow it to change the constitution.
Communists, observers report violations in Russian election
Read full article: Communists, observers report violations in Russian electionThe head of Russia's Communist Party, the country's second-largest political party, is alleging widespread violations in the election for a new national parliament in which his party is widely expected to gain seats.
Apple, Google remove opposition app as Russian voting begins
Read full article: Apple, Google remove opposition app as Russian voting beginsFacing pressure from the Kremlin, Apple and Google removed an opposition-created smartphone app that tells voters which candidates are likely to defeat those backed by Russian authorities.
EXPLAINER: How Navalny election tool challenges the Kremlin
Read full article: EXPLAINER: How Navalny election tool challenges the KremlinImprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his embattled allies won't be running in the Sept. 19 parliamentary election, but they still hope to challenge the ruling United Russia party with their strategy known as Smart Voting.
Russia opposition stifled but unbowed as Duma election nears
Read full article: Russia opposition stifled but unbowed as Duma election nearsIn the months before Sunday's parliamentary election in Russia, authorities unleashed an unprecedented crackdown on the opposition, making sure the best-known and loudest Kremlin critics didn’t run.
Prominent lawyer leaves Russia citing government pressure
Read full article: Prominent lawyer leaves Russia citing government pressureA prominent lawyer who represented both a former Russian journalist accused of treason and the team of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has left Russia after authorities launched a criminal probe against him.
Russia blocks Navalny-linked voting website
Read full article: Russia blocks Navalny-linked voting websiteRussian authorities have blocked access to a website affiliated with imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny that advises voters on how to undermine the dominant pro-Kremlin party in this month's parliamentary election.
Russia urges Apple, Google to remove Navalny app from stores
Read full article: Russia urges Apple, Google to remove Navalny app from storesRussia’s state communications watchdog has warned Apple and Google that they could face fines if they fail to remove an app created by allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny from their stores.
Putin hopes ruling party will dominate parliament after vote
Read full article: Putin hopes ruling party will dominate parliament after voteRussian President Vladimir Putin has expressed hope that the Kremlin’s United Russia party will continue its dominance in parliament after the September election.
Top Russian independent TV station branded a 'foreign agent'
Read full article: Top Russian independent TV station branded a 'foreign agent'Russian authorities have designated a top independent TV channel as a “foreign agent,” intensifying pressure on critical media ahead of next month’s parliamentary election.
Navalny marks year after poisoning with anti-corruption call
Read full article: Navalny marks year after poisoning with anti-corruption callImprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has marked the anniversary of a poisoning attack against him by urging global leaders to focus on combating corruption and to target tycoons close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Merkel, Putin spar over Navalny but vow to maintain dialogue
Read full article: Merkel, Putin spar over Navalny but vow to maintain dialogueGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their sharply different views of Moscow’s treatment of imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
US bids 'do svidaniya' to Russian staff at Moscow embassy
Read full article: US bids 'do svidaniya' to Russian staff at Moscow embassyThe United States has laid off nearly 200 local staff working for its diplomatic missions in Russia ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline set by the Kremlin for their dismissal.
Rights group in Russia shuts down amid government crackdown
Read full article: Rights group in Russia shuts down amid government crackdownA rights group in Russia is shutting down, citing a fear that its members and supporters would be prosecuted after the Russian authorities blocked the group's website for allegedly publishing content from an “undesirable” organization.
Portugal mayor: Protesters' details were given to embassies
Read full article: Portugal mayor: Protesters' details were given to embassiesLisbon's mayor says the city council in Portugal's capital has for years provided foreign embassies with personal information about protesters who organize demonstrations outside their premises.
Navalny fans protest in Geneva ahead of Putin-Biden summit
Read full article: Navalny fans protest in Geneva ahead of Putin-Biden summitA few dozen supporters of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny have staged a colorful, cheeky rally in Geneva in the hope of sending a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his summit with U.S. President Joe Biden.
The Latest: Pro-Navalny protest in Geneva on eve of summit
Read full article: The Latest: Pro-Navalny protest in Geneva on eve of summitA few dozen supporters of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny have staged a colorful, cheeky rally in Geneva, in the hope of sending a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his summit with U.S. President Joe Biden.
Russian court outlaws opposition leader Navalny's groups
Read full article: Russian court outlaws opposition leader Navalny's groupsA Moscow court has outlawed the organizations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny by labeling them extremist, the latest move in a campaign to silence dissent and bar Kremlin critics from running for parliament in September.
Russia hits 9 Canadian officials with sanctions
Read full article: Russia hits 9 Canadian officials with sanctionsRussia has targeted nine Canadian officials with sanctions in retaliation to Canada’s restrictions against Russian officials accused of involvement in the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Russian opposition activist sent to jail amid crackdown
Read full article: Russian opposition activist sent to jail amid crackdownA Russian court has sent a prominent opposition activist to jail pending a criminal probe as authorities continue to crack down on dissent ahead of the country’s September parliamentary election.
AP Interview: Kremlin cracking down on dissent before vote
Read full article: AP Interview: Kremlin cracking down on dissent before voteRussian authorities are cracking down on dissent before a crucial parliamentary election in September, in what a leading Kremlin critic has described as an attempt to sideline opponents.
Russian lawmakers target Navalny allies with new bill
Read full article: Russian lawmakers target Navalny allies with new billThe lower house of Russian parliament has endorsed a bill that keeps people affiliated with groups considered extremist from running in elections, part of authorities’ efforts to sideline associates of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Merkel: Germany to discuss 'common ground' on Russia with US
Read full article: Merkel: Germany to discuss 'common ground' on Russia with USChancellor Angela Merkel says Germany will discuss “necessary common ground” with the U.S. on relations with Russia after President Joe Biden opted not to punish the company overseeing a Russia-Germany pipeline project that Washington opposes.
Russia won't block Twitter, but partial slowdown to continue
Read full article: Russia won't block Twitter, but partial slowdown to continueRussian authorities on Monday said they decided not to block Twitter after the social media platform deleted most of the banned content identified by Moscow and expressed “readiness and interest in building a constructive dialogue.”.
Top US, China and Russia diplomats urge global cooperation
Read full article: Top US, China and Russia diplomats urge global cooperationThe top diplomats from the United States, China and Russia are urging strengthened global cooperation, recognizing the need to tackle growing global challenges and an unprecedented pandemic.
Russia targets lawyer over media comments on treason case
Read full article: Russia targets lawyer over media comments on treason caseRussian authorities have launched a criminal probe against a lawyer representing a former Russian journalist accused of treason and the team of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Top ally announces closing Navalny's offices amid crackdown
Read full article: Top ally announces closing Navalny's offices amid crackdownA top ally of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says the network of the politicians' offices in Russia is being closed as authorities seek to have it and Navalny’s Foundation for Fighting Corruption outlawed as extremist groups.
Moscow court restricts Navalny's anti-corruption foundation
Read full article: Moscow court restricts Navalny's anti-corruption foundationA Moscow court has ruled to restrict the activities of an organization founded by imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, pending a decision on whether it should be outlawed as an extremist group.
Russian authorities suspend operations of Navalny's offices
Read full article: Russian authorities suspend operations of Navalny's officesRussian authorities have ordered the offices of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to halt their activities pending a court ruling on whether to outlaw them as an extremist group.
Imprisoned Putin foe Navalny to end his hunger strike
Read full article: Imprisoned Putin foe Navalny to end his hunger strikeImprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk.