Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny confirms arrival at Artic prison
1 year ago

Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny confirms arrival at Artic prison

ABC  

Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has confirmed his arrival at an Arctic prison and said he was in good spirits. Key points: Lawyers of Alexei Navalny were concerned when they didn't hear form him for two weeks The Russian opposition figure posted to X saying he'd arrived at Russia's toughest prison He says he is in good spirits and urged supporters not to worry Navalny posted an update to X after he disappeared for more than two weeks and said he had seen his lawyer. "I am your new Santa Claus," Navalny wrote jokingly in his first post from his new prison, a reference to the harsh weather conditions there. Navalny, who thanked his supporters for their concern about his welfare during his long transfer, said he had seen guards with machine guns and guard dogs and had gone for a walk in the exercise yard which he said was located in a neighbouring cell, the floor of which he said was covered with snow.

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Navalny's prison pen pal reveals how he stayed sane in arctic 'Polar Wolf' jail
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Navalny's prison pen pal reveals how he stayed sane in arctic 'Polar Wolf' jail

Daily Mail  

Alexei Navalny kept his sanity in Russian jail by making jokes and 'mocking the border guards', according to a survivor of the same gulag. Four decades ago, Soviet dissident and Israeli former minister Natan Sharansky, 76, endured nine years in the same bone-chilling Arctic facility where Navalny died. Navalny, 47, said it was Sharansky's book which gave him 'hope' for …

Alexei Navalny's last walk and the haunting legacy of Russia's Arctic Circle Prison
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Alexei Navalny's last walk and the haunting legacy of Russia's Arctic Circle Prison

Firstpost  

The “Arctic Circle Prison”, or the “Polar Wolf” was officially named FKU IK-3 and is a men’s maximum security corrective colony located in the town of Kharp located in the Priuralsky district in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug “Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma,” said Winston Churchill famously. There has been global bedlam, since Alexei Navalny, …

‘Very cold place’, Alexei Navalny’s final words in Arctic prison
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Very cold place’, Alexei Navalny’s final words in Arctic prison

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin's critic Alexei Navalny has died after falling sick in an Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year punishment. Navalny cracked jokes about the freezing temperature and asked whether a party was thrown by officials at his previous prison upon his transfer. If you eat every day within 10 minutes, then this meal turns into …

Alexei Navalny's death: When Vladimir Putin's fiercest critic flagged his 'freezing' Arctic prison
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Alexei Navalny's death: When Vladimir Putin's fiercest critic flagged his 'freezing' Arctic prison

Hindustan Times  

Alexei Navalny, one of the harshest critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has died in an Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence. This photo taken from video released by the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service via SOTAVISION shows Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny via a video link from the Arctic penal colony in Kharp on Feb. 15. …

Alexei Navalny death: One of Putin's biggest critics has died in a penal colony.
55 years ago

Alexei Navalny death: One of Putin's biggest critics has died in a penal colony.

Slate  

This article was originally featured in Foreign Policy, the magazine of global politics and ideas. Charismatic, controversial, and unquestionably brave, Navalny and his team doggedly exposed corruption among the country’s political elite, including by Russian President Vladimir Putin himself. He could “only disappoint those who expect from him a modicum of theoretical construction: he is a doer, not a thinker,” …

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is dead: Reports
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is dead: Reports

Op India  

The prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region has reported the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure who was incarcerated, Reuters reported. The exact causes of death are currently under investigation.” In December, Alexei Navalny was transferred to the IK-3 penal colony, known as the “Polar Wolf,” located in the northern town of Kharp, approximately 1,900 kilometres northeast …

Jailed Russian leader Alexei Navalny reported dead; his team awaits confirmation
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jailed Russian leader Alexei Navalny reported dead; his team awaits confirmation

Hindustan Times  

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence said, as per news agency Reuters. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is seen on a screen via video link from the IK-2 corrective penal colony in Pokrov in May 2022. The causes of death are being established.” However, …

Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny put in solitary confinement in Arctic prison
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny put in solitary confinement in Arctic prison

The Hindu  

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been placed in solitary confinement for 10 days in a prison above the Arctic circle for "incorrectly introducing himself" to a guard, his spokesperson said late on January 22. Kira Yarmysh, his spokesperson said on X late on Monday that it was the 25th time Navalny had been placed in solitary confinement and that …

Kremlin foe Navalny, smiling and joking, appears in court via video link from an Arctic prison
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Kremlin foe Navalny, smiling and joking, appears in court via video link from an Arctic prison

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — A smiling and joking Alexei Navalny appeared in court Wednesday via video link from the Arctic penal colony where he is serving a 19-year sentence, the first time the Russian opposition leader has been shown on camera since his transfer to the remote prison. Russian news outlets released images of Navalny, in black prison garb and with …

Navalny seen on video in first court appearance since transfer to brutal Arctic prison
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Navalny seen on video in first court appearance since transfer to brutal Arctic prison

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alexei Navalny, the outspoken critic …

Putin critic Navalny says he’s in punishment cell at Russian Arctic prison
1 year ago

Putin critic Navalny says he’s in punishment cell at Russian Arctic prison

Al Jazeera  

‘Polar Wolf’ colony is among the harshest in Russia’s prison system, whose inmates have been convicted for grave crimes. Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny says he has been isolated in a small punishment cell for an alleged minor breach at a remote prison colony north of the Arctic Circle. “I got seven days in SHIZO,” Navalny said, referring to …

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says he's been put in a punishment cell in Arctic prison colony
1 year ago

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says he's been put in a punishment cell in Arctic prison colony

Hindustan Times  

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said on Tuesday that officials at the Arctic penal colony where he is serving a 19-year sentence have isolated him in a tiny punishment cell over a minor infraction, the latest step designed to ramp up pressure on President Vladimir Putin's fiercest political foe. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is seen on a screen via …

Free Alexei Navalny from his Polar Wolf prison colony hell
1 year ago

Free Alexei Navalny from his Polar Wolf prison colony hell

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mariana Katzarova, the United Nations special rapporteur for human …

The imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny resurfaces with darkly humorous comments
1 year ago

The imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny resurfaces with darkly humorous comments

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday released a sardonic statement about his transfer to a Arctic prison colony nicknamed the “Polar Wolf,” his first appearance since associates lost contact with him three weeks ago. He had been incarcerated in central Russia’s Vladimir region, about 230 kilometers east of Moscow, but supporters said he couldn’t be found beginning …

Putin critic Alexei Navalny breaks silence after 'pretty exhausting' 20-day transfer to Russian ARCTIC penal colony dubbed 'Polar Wolf'…'I am your new Santa Claus'
1 year ago

Putin critic Alexei Navalny breaks silence after 'pretty exhausting' 20-day transfer to Russian ARCTIC penal colony dubbed 'Polar Wolf'…'I am your new Santa Claus'

Daily Mail  

Navalny had not been seen by his supporters since December 6, causing panic Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday broke his silence following a 'pretty exhausting' 20-day transfer to an Arctic penal colony dubbed 'Polar Wolf'. Navalny was tracked down to the IK-3 penal colony about 1200 miles north east of Moscow, spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said. Jailed opposition leader …

Russia moves Putin opposition politician Alexei Navalny to a prison in the Arctic
1 year ago

Russia moves Putin opposition politician Alexei Navalny to a prison in the Arctic

ABC  

Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been moved to a penal colony in an Arctic region of northern Russia, his spokeswoman said on Monday after supporters lost touch with him for more than two weeks. Key points: Mr Navalny was tracked down to the IK-3 penal colony in Kharp in the Yamal-Nenets region Mr Navalny's lawyer managed to see …

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny resurfaces with darkly humorous comments
1 year ago

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny resurfaces with darkly humorous comments

LA Times  

Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny speaks during a political protest in Moscow on July 20, 2019. Associates of Navalny say he has been located at a prison colony above the Arctic Circle nearly three weeks after contact with him was lost. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday released a sardonic statement about his transfer to a Arctic prison colony …

'Deeply concerned about...': US welcomes jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny being located
1 year ago

'Deeply concerned about...': US welcomes jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny being located

India TV News  

The United States has welcomed reports about incarcerated Russian leader and fierce critic of President Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny, being located near the Arctic Circle, and expressed concern about his well-being and called for his immediate release, according to the US Department of State. Navalny was located at a prison colony above the Arctic Circle after nearly three weeks of …

Putin’s critic Navalny found in ’Polar Wolf’ prison after weeks of uncertainty
1 year ago

Putin’s critic Navalny found in ’Polar Wolf’ prison after weeks of uncertainty

Live Mint  

Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny is alive and being held in a prison north of the Arctic Circle, Reuters quoted his spokesperson as saying on Monday. Navalny's spokesperson Kira Yarmysh said he was located in a prison colony in the town of Kharp, in the Yamalo-Nenets region about 1,900 kilometers northeast of Moscow. 'The Polar Wolf' Navalny's new home, …

Imprisoned Russian politician Navalny is now in a penal colony near the Arctic Circle
1 year ago

Imprisoned Russian politician Navalny is now in a penal colony near the Arctic Circle

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Associates of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that he has been located at a prison colony above the Arctic Circle nearly three weeks after contact with him was lost. His spokesperson, Kira Yarmysh, said he was located in a prison colony in the town of Kharp, in the Yamalo-Nenets region about 1,900 kilometers northeast of …

Kremlin foe Alexey Navalny located in Arctic jail weeks after contact lost
1 year ago

Kremlin foe Alexey Navalny located in Arctic jail weeks after contact lost

Al Jazeera  

The Russian opposition leader has been tracked down to a prison above the Arctic Circle, one of the harshest in Russia. Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny has been tracked down to a prison north of the Arctic Circle, his spokeswoman says after supporters lost touch with him for more than two weeks. Navalny’s lawyer managed to see him on …

Missing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is located in an Arctic penal colony
1 year ago

Missing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is located in an Arctic penal colony

NPR  

Missing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is located in an Arctic penal colony Enlarge this image toggle caption Pavel Golovkin/AP Pavel Golovkin/AP MOSCOW — Associates of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that he has been located at a prison colony above the Arctic Circle nearly three weeks after contact with him was lost. Sponsor Message His spokesperson, …

Kremlin foe Navalny was moved from a prison east of Moscow, his allies say, but new site is unclear
1 year ago

Kremlin foe Navalny was moved from a prison east of Moscow, his allies say, but new site is unclear

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Allies of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said his lawyer was told in court on Friday that he had been moved from the penal colony east of Moscow where he has been serving time but was not told where he was taken. Navalny spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said the politician’s lawyer was told in court that the politician …

The mysterious prison disappearance of Putin’s most powerful opponent, Alexei Navalny
1 year ago

The mysterious prison disappearance of Putin’s most powerful opponent, Alexei Navalny

The Independent  

Russia’s best-known opposition figure Alexei Navalny has gone missing, from the one place you would have thought no one could go missing: a high-security Russian prison camp. There have been reports in recent months that his health was failing – reports that are particularly disturbing, given Navalny’s apparent fitness when he returned from Germany in January, 2021. Clearly, given the …

As Navalny vanishes from view in Russia, an ally calls it a Kremlin ploy to deepen his isolation
1 year ago

As Navalny vanishes from view in Russia, an ally calls it a Kremlin ploy to deepen his isolation

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — The loss of contact with Alexei Navalny at the prison colony where the opposition leader was being held likely signals a Kremlin effort to tighten his isolation while President Vladimir Putin runs for reelection over the next three months, Navalny’s spokeswoman said Tuesday. Once at a new facility, prison officials there are legally obliged to notify relatives or …

Navalny’s whereabouts are unknown and a Russian prison says he’s no longer there, a spokeswoman says
1 year ago

Navalny’s whereabouts are unknown and a Russian prison says he’s no longer there, a spokeswoman says

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — The whereabouts of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were unknown on Monday as officials at the penal colony where he is serving his sentence told one of his lawyers that he is no longer on the inmate roster, his spokeswoman said. A Navalny lawyer waiting at another penal colony in the region where he could have been …

Allies say Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny removed from prison
1 year ago

Allies say Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny removed from prison

Al Jazeera  

A spokesperson for the Russian opposition figure says that prison officials have refused to say where he was transferred. A spokesperson for Alexey Navalny has said that the Russian opposition leader has been removed from the prison where he was being held and that his whereabouts are unknown. “We’re deeply concerned by these reports that he’s now been gone for …

Vladimir Putin's biggest rival Alexei Navalny is in 'one of the worst places in the world' — this is what it's like
1 year, 4 months ago

Vladimir Putin's biggest rival Alexei Navalny is in 'one of the worst places in the world' — this is what it's like

ABC  

It's a harrowing existence. For Alexei Navalny — Russian President Vladimir Putin's most prominent political opponent — it's the reality of life inside the "special regime" at the IK-6 penal colony. Olga Romanova, the director of prisoners' rights group Russia Behind Bars, says Navalny is in "one of the worst places in the world". Romanova says Navalny was the first …

Putin-foe Alexei Navalny 'transferred to maximum security prison notorious for beatings and rape'
2 years, 6 months ago

Putin-foe Alexei Navalny 'transferred to maximum security prison notorious for beatings and rape'

Daily Mail  

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has gone missing from prison amid fears he has been sent to a dreaded 'torture' prison notorious for sexual violence and brutal beatings. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has gone missing from prison amid fears he has been sent to a dreaded 'torture' prison The Putin foe had gone 'missing' from his previous jail but …

Alexei Navalny vanishes from Russian prison
2 years, 6 months ago

Alexei Navalny vanishes from Russian prison

The Telegraph  

Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, has disappeared from his jail and is being held by the Russian state in an unknown location, according to his spokesman. The 45-year-old has been taken away from the prison colony outside Moscow where he was serving his previous sentence, Kira Yarmysh said on Tuesday. A Russian court last month upheld a verdict convicting …

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny faces a new trial, this time in prison
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny faces a new trial, this time in prison

NPR  

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny faces a new trial, this time in prison Enlarge this image toggle caption Denis Kaminev/AP Denis Kaminev/AP MOSCOW — A new trial against Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny opened Tuesday at the penal colony where he faces another lengthy prison term, a further step in a yearlong, multi-pronged crackdown on Russia's most ardent Kremlin critic, …

Kremlin critic Navalny faces new trial, this time in prison
2 years, 10 months ago

Kremlin critic Navalny faces new trial, this time in prison

LA Times  

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny waves to journalists and supporters via a video link as he stands next to his wife, Yulia, and his lawyers during a court session in Pokrov on Jan. 17, 2022. A new trial for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny opened Tuesday at the penal colony where he faces another lengthy prison term, a further step …

Russia opposition leader Navalny’s health worsens in prison
3 years, 9 months ago

Russia opposition leader Navalny’s health worsens in prison

LA Times  

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny stands in a cage in the Babuskinsky District Court in Moscow last month. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has accused prison authorities of failing to provide proper treatment for his back pain and leg problems, saying in a letter posted Thursday that his physical condition has worsened in prison and he now has trouble walking. …

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