Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny 'under constant surveillance' before suspected poisoning
4 years, 4 months ago

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny 'under constant surveillance' before suspected poisoning

The Telegraph  

Sources in the security services told popular Russian newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets that plain-clothes officers had followed Mr Navalny and his team in unmarked cars throughout his travels in Siberia, where he was meeting supporters ahead of regional elections next month. The newspaper published details of Mr Navalny’s travel plans and accommodation arrangements. But it is astounding has no reservations about discussing it so openly,” Mr Navalny’s spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said. Mr Navalny began crying out in pain on Thursday on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk, and the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in the Siberian city of Omsk.

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Russia extends deadline for preliminary probe into Kremlin foe Navalny’s death in prison, ally says
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia extends deadline for preliminary probe into Kremlin foe Navalny’s death in prison, ally says

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Russian authorities have extended the deadline for a preliminary probe into the still unexplained death of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, his ally said Wednesday. Ivan Zhdanov, director of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, said on the messaging app Telegram that the deadline has been extended until April 20, which means that “there is still no official information …

Commenting on Navalny's death for first time, Putin says he supported prisoner swap for his foe
9 months, 1 week ago

Commenting on Navalny's death for first time, Putin says he supported prisoner swap for his foe

New Indian Express  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said early Monday that he supported an idea to release opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a prisoner exchange just days before the man who was his biggest foe died. In his first comments to address Navalny's death, Putin said of the dissident's demise: "It happens. Navalny's allies last month also said that talks with Russian and …

Navalny allies carry on his movement with ‘Noon Against Putin’ protest at polls
9 months, 1 week ago

Navalny allies carry on his movement with ‘Noon Against Putin’ protest at polls

LA Times  

People walk toward Borisovskoye Cemetery for the funeral ceremony of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow on March 1. That’s when Navalny’s team — with the endorsement of his widow, Yulia Navalnaya — is calling for a protest dubbed “Noon Against Putin.” They are asking Russians to flock to polling stations Sunday at noon local time across the country’s …

’Nothing to say to Navalny’s family’: Kremlin days after leader’s death
9 months, 3 weeks ago

’Nothing to say to Navalny’s family’: Kremlin days after leader’s death

Live Mint  

Days after Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death, the Kremlin on 1 March said that it has nothing to say to his family, reported Reuters. Meanwhile, the Kremlin on Friday warned against any unsanctioned gatherings during the funeral of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow, AFP quoted Russian news agencies as saying. Earlier on 16 February, Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's …

Russia threatening to bury Alexei Navalny on prison grounds, says his team
10 months ago

Russia threatening to bury Alexei Navalny on prison grounds, says his team

Hindustan Times  

Russian authorities are threatening to bury Alexei Navalny on the grounds of the Arctic prison colony where he died unless his family agrees to a closed funeral, the opposition leader's team said Friday. "An hour ago, an investigator called Alexei's mother and gave her an ultimatum," Navalny's spokesperson Kira Yarmysh wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. Navalny's team …

Russian cultural figures seek release of Navalny's body
10 months ago

Russian cultural figures seek release of Navalny's body

The Hindu  

Several leading Russian cultural figures and activists have called on authorities to release the body of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in an Arctic prison colony last Friday. They include Nobel Prize winning editor Dmitry Muratov, protest rock band Pussy Riot member and activist Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, writer Victor Shenderovich and movie director Andrey Zvyagintsev. Navalny's supporters — who have …

Did KGB-style punch to the heart kill Alexei Navalny?
10 months ago

Did KGB-style punch to the heart kill Alexei Navalny?

Firstpost  

It’s been five days since Alexei Navalny died in an Arctic penal colony, where he was serving a 19-year prison sentence. Now, a human rights activist claims that a single blow to the heart, a technique used by KGB operatives, is the likely reason for the dissident’s demise A woman holds a portrait of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny as …

Navalny’s widow vows to continue his fight against the Kremlin and punish Putin for his death
10 months ago

Navalny’s widow vows to continue his fight against the Kremlin and punish Putin for his death

Associated Press  

The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny vowed on Monday to continue his fight against the Kremlin, while authorities denied his mother access to a morgue where his body is believed to be held after his death last week in an Arctic penal colony. She urged Russians to rally behind her “to share not only the grief and endless …

Alexei Navalny's widow claims he was poisoned, seeks 'punishment' for Putin
10 months ago

Alexei Navalny's widow claims he was poisoned, seeks 'punishment' for Putin

India Today  

The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny vowed on Monday to continue his fight against the Kremlin while authorities denied his mother access to a morgue where his body is believed to be held after his death last week in an Arctic penal colony. She continued: “The main thing that we can do for Alexei and ourselves is to …

Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death, whereabouts of body remain unclear
10 months, 1 week ago

Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death, whereabouts of body remain unclear

India Today  

Supporters of Alexei Navalny on Saturday accused the Russian authorities of refusing to hand over his body to his family. According to news agency AFP, Navalny's supporters accused Russian authorities of being "killers" who were "covering their tracks" by refusing to hand over his body. In a post on X, Navalny's spokesperson, Kira Yarmysh said that Navalny's mother, along with …

Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny’s team confirms his death and says his mother is searching for his body
10 months, 1 week ago

Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny’s team confirms his death and says his mother is searching for his body

Associated Press  

Alexei Navalny’s spokesperson confirmed Saturday that the Russian opposition leader had died at a remote Arctic penal colony, saying he was “murdered,” but it was unclear where his body was as his family and friends searched for answers. “After the murder of Alexei Navalny, it’s absurd to perceive Putin as the supposedly legitimate head of the Russian state,” Ukrainian President …

AP PHOTOS: With candles and flowers, thousands pay respects to Russia's Navalny
10 months, 1 week ago

AP PHOTOS: With candles and flowers, thousands pay respects to Russia's Navalny

The Independent  

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Alexei Navalny wife’s message to Putin after Russian opposition leader dies in prison
10 months, 1 week ago

Alexei Navalny wife’s message to Putin after Russian opposition leader dies in 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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. An emotional Yulia Navalny chokes …

Russia calls out US, NATO countries for snap judgment in Alexei Navalny’s death
10 months, 1 week ago

Russia calls out US, NATO countries for snap judgment in Alexei Navalny’s death

Live Mint  

Russia's foreign ministry accused the United States of making "sweeping accusations" over who was to blame for the death of prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Friday. NATO countries are telling on themselves with their rush to judgment after Alexey Navalny’s death, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "The leaders of NATO countries have exposed themselves with their knee-jerk …

‘They are lying…’: Alexei Navalny's wife as Russian officials share news of Putin critic's death
10 months, 1 week ago

‘They are lying…’: Alexei Navalny's wife as Russian officials share news of Putin critic's death

Live Mint  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Yulia Navalnaya to offer condolences and reiterated that Russia would be responsible if Navalny's death is confirmed. Russian officials have announced the death of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny at a high security prison above the Arctic Circle. According to details shared by the State Department, the top official also “reiterated that …

‘They are lying…’: Navalny’s wife as Russia share news of Putin critic’s death
10 months, 1 week ago

‘They are lying…’: Navalny’s wife as Russia share news of Putin critic’s death

Live Mint  

Russian officials have announced the death of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny at a high security prison above the Arctic Circle. Vladimir Putin should be personally held for all the atrocities they have committed in our country in the last years,” Yulia Navalnaya told the Munich Security Conference. According to details shared by the State Department, the top official also …

Alexei Navalny Latest news: Biden administration calls for investigation into Navalny's death
10 months, 1 week ago

Alexei Navalny Latest news: Biden administration calls for investigation into Navalny's death

Hindustan Times  

Feb 16, 2024 11:37 PM IST • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov: Peskov conveyed that President Vladimir Putin has been informed about Navalny's death. He later described the reaction of Western leaders to the death as “unacceptable” and "absolutely rabid", Peskov said later. • French President Emmanuel Macron: "In today's Russia, free spirits are put in the Gulag and sentenced to …

Alexei Navalny's death: Cautious US says still seeking confirmation
10 months, 1 week ago

Alexei Navalny's death: Cautious US says still seeking confirmation

Hindustan Times  

The United States is actively seeking confirmation of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's reported death, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told National Public Radio. Alexei Navalny Dies: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is seen on a screen via video link from a penal colony in the Vladimir Region. Meanwhile, US secretary of state Antony Blinken said that …

Alexei Navalny 'had to die': How world reacted to death of Vladimir Putin's critic
10 months, 1 week ago

Alexei Navalny 'had to die': How world reacted to death of Vladimir Putin's critic

Live Mint  

Alexei Navalny death news: Reactions from across the world poured in as Russian media reported about the dead of the country's prominent opposition leader. Alexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin's critic and a significant opposition leader, reportedly died in prison, Russian media Tass news agency reported on Friday. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} While Navalny’s and Kremlin spokesperson and Krimlin said they "had …

How world reacted to Alexei Navalny’s death: ’He had to die...’
10 months, 1 week ago

How world reacted to Alexei Navalny’s death: ’He had to die...’

Live Mint  

Alexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin's critic and a significant opposition leader, reportedly died in prison, Russian media Tass news agency reported on Friday. While Navalny’s and Kremlin spokesperson and Krimlin said they "had no information about the matter", here's how leaders across the world reacted to Alexei Navalny's death. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: He said he was "very sad" …

Alexei Navalny dead: Rishi Sunak, other world world leaders condemn Russia, Putin silent
10 months, 1 week ago

Alexei Navalny dead: Rishi Sunak, other world world leaders condemn Russia, Putin silent

Hindustan Times  

Alexei Navalny's death sparked worldwide outrage with western governments and Russian opposition figures reacting with shock. Kremlin said that Russian president Vladimir Putin has been told about Alexei Navalny's death and a committee launched a procedural probe as well. My thoughts are with his wife and the people of Russia, for whom this is a huge tragedy.” The Kremlin was …

Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny reported dead; Western leaders blame Kremlin
10 months, 1 week ago

Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny reported dead; Western leaders blame Kremlin

The Hindu  

Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most famous opposition leader, died on February 16 after collapsing and losing consciousness at the penal colony north of the Arctic Circle where he was serving a long jail term, the Russian prison service said. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his associates will not go unpunished if the death of Alexei Navalny, as reported by Russian officials, …

Jailed Russian leader Alexei Navalny reported dead; his team awaits confirmation
10 months, 1 week 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, …

Alexey Navalny timeline: From poisoning to prison to death
10 months, 1 week ago

Alexey Navalny timeline: From poisoning to prison to death

Al Jazeera  

The Kremlin’s most prominent critic dies after collapsing and losing consciousness at a penal colony north of the Arctic Circle, prison authorities say. September 17, 2020 – Navalny’s aides say they have discovered Novichok traces on a bottle taken from the hotel in Siberia where he stayed before falling ill. September 21, 2020 – Navalny says Western laboratories have found …

Western officials, Kremlin critics blame Putin and his government for Navalny’s death in prison
10 months, 1 week ago

Western officials, Kremlin critics blame Putin and his government for Navalny’s death in prison

LA Times  

A demonstrator holds a poster with a portrait of opposition leader Alexei Navalny during a protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Berlin on Friday. “If this is true, then no matter the formal cause the responsibility for the premature death is Vladimir Putin personally, who first gave the green light to the poisoning of Alexei and then put …

Kremlin foe Navalny urges election day protests in Russia next month by voting at a specific hour
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kremlin foe Navalny urges election day protests in Russia next month by voting at a specific hour

Associated Press  

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Thursday urged Russians to show their protest of President Vladimir Putin during next month’s presidential balloting by voting at a specific time on election day. In a social media statement relayed from the Arctic penal colony where he is being held, Navalny argued that by forming long queues at noon on March 17 to …

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

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says he's been put in a punishment cell in Arctic prison colony
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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'
11 months, 4 weeks 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
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Kremlin has ‘no information’ on missing Putin critic Alexey Navalny
1 year ago

Kremlin has ‘no information’ on missing Putin critic Alexey Navalny

Al Jazeera  

Russian opposition figure has been moved from penal colony and lawyers say they haven’t seen him since last week. The Kremlin has said it has “no information” about jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, whose lawyers have not seen since December 6. “We don’t know for the 10th day,” the lawyer posted on X. Navalny, who rose to prominence by …

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 …

Kremlin slams US 'interference' as Navalny's allies express concerns over his whereabouts
1 year ago

Kremlin slams US 'interference' as Navalny's allies express concerns over his whereabouts

Firstpost  

Navalny’s team claimed that the politician, serving a 19-year sentence, missed several court hearings, and his lawyers were informed of his removal from the prison The Kremlin on Tuesday criticised what it deemed as US “interference” in the case of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whose whereabouts remain unknown according to his allies. Navalny’s team claimed that the politician, serving …

Kremlin critic Navalny says Russia has handed down new criminal charges
1 year ago

Kremlin critic Navalny says Russia has handed down new criminal charges

Al Jazeera  

Russia launches ‘new criminal case against me every three months’, says opposition leader serving 19-year sentence. Alexey Navalny, Russia’s jailed opposition leader, said he has been informed of new criminal charges against him. The Kremlin critic, who is already serving a 19-year sentence, said on social media on Friday that he had additionally been charged under Article 214 of the …

Russia seeks a 20-year prison term for Kremlin foe Navalny in closed trial, ally says
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia seeks a 20-year prison term for Kremlin foe Navalny in closed trial, ally says

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Russian prosecutors have asked a court to sentence imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 20 years in prison on extremism charges, his ally Ivan Zhdanov said Thursday. According to Zhdanov, the trial against Navalny, which has been held behind closed doors in the prison where the politician is serving another lengthy sentence, is scheduled to conclude with …

Russia: Life of Alexei Navalny, Kremlin’s biggest foe
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia: Life of Alexei Navalny, Kremlin’s biggest foe

Live Mint  

London: In a span of a decade, Alexei Navalny has gone from the Kremlin’s biggest foe to Russia’s most prominent political prisoner. December 2015 — Navalny's Foundation for Fighting Corruption releases its first long-form video — a YouTube documentary called “Chaika,” which means “seagull” in Russian but is also the last name of then-Prosecutor General Yury Chaika. February 2016 — …

Protests, poisoning and prison: The life of Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny
1 year, 6 months ago

Protests, poisoning and prison: The life of Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Associated Press  

LONDON — In a span of a decade, Alexei Navalny has gone from the Kremlin’s biggest foe to Russia’s most prominent political prisoner. July 2012 — Russia’s Investigative Committee charges Navalny with embezzlement involving Kirovles, a state-owned timber company in the Kirov region, while acting as an adviser to the local governor. December 2015 — Navalny’s Foundation for Fighting Corruption …

Navalny grapples with mystery illness in jail, spokeswoman says
1 year, 8 months ago

Navalny grapples with mystery illness in jail, spokeswoman says

Al Jazeera  

Russian opposition leader reportedly loses 8kg in prison as the Kremlin refuses to comment on his condition. Alexey Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition politician, is suffering from a mystery ailment in jail and has lost 8kg in a little more than two weeks, his spokeswoman said. “We do not rule out that at this very time, Alexey Navalny is being …

Column: Is the documentary ‘Navalny’ a life insurance policy for the imprisoned Russian opposition leader?
2 years ago

Column: Is the documentary ‘Navalny’ a life insurance policy for the imprisoned Russian opposition leader?

LA Times  

The moment when Alexei Navalny gets a Russian agent to admit he was poisoned with a nerve agent placed in his underpants. Alexei Navalny, the Russian anti-corruption crusader and cheeky YouTube star, is the face of democratic opposition to Putin’s presidency. The emotional climax of a new film about Navalny is the moment he gets one of his would-be assassins, …

Russian dissident Alexey Navalny says he was moved into solitary cell to ‘shut me up’
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian dissident Alexey Navalny says he was moved into solitary cell to ‘shut me up’

CNN  

Editor’s Note: The award-winning CNN Film “Navanly” chronicles the investigation into the shockingly brazen assassination attempt of the Russian opposition leader. CNN — Imprisoned Russian dissident Alexey Navalny has been transferred into a solitary prison cell, according to tweets from himself and his staff, in what he described as a move designed to “shut me up.” Navalny, a prominent critic …

Germany, US note ‘courage’ of jailed Russia critic Navalny
2 years, 4 months ago

Germany, US note ‘courage’ of jailed Russia critic Navalny

Associated Press  

BERLIN — On the second anniversary of the poisoning attack on Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, Germany and the United States hailed the determination of the Kremlin critic who is still imprisoned in Russia on charges those nations consider politically motivated. “We should think about that now.” The U.S. State Department called for the immediate release of Navalny and condemned …

Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny moved to unknown location: Allies
2 years, 6 months ago

Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny moved to unknown location: Allies

Al Jazeera  

Allies of Navalny say the Russian opposition leader has been moved from the prison where he was serving his sentence. Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been abruptly transferred from a prison where he was serving his sentence to an undisclosed location, according to his allies. Just last month, Navalny lambasted Putin via video link in a Russian court, saying …

'Navalny' documentary spotlights the Russian who dared to take on Putin
2 years, 8 months ago

'Navalny' documentary spotlights the Russian who dared to take on Putin

NPR  

'Navalny' documentary spotlights the Russian who dared to take on Putin Enlarge this image toggle caption Maxim Zmeyev/AFP via Getty Images Maxim Zmeyev/AFP via Getty Images In his valuable new book, The Age of the Strongman, Gideon Rachman argues that our world is dominated by populist leaders who are destroying democracy, in part by making a cult of their own …

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny found guilty of fraud and sentenced to another nine years in prison
2 years, 9 months ago

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny found guilty of fraud and sentenced to another nine years in prison

CNN  

CNN — Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been sentenced to nine years in a maximum-security jail, according to Russian state-owned news agency Tass. That’s the day you go in and the day you come out.’” He added: “I even had a T-shirt with this slogan, but the prison authorities confiscated it, considering the print extremist.” The Russian state-owned news …

US, EU slam Russia’s new sentencing of opposition leader Navalny
2 years, 9 months ago

US, EU slam Russia’s new sentencing of opposition leader Navalny

Al Jazeera  

The United States and European Union have slammed a new sentence handed down to jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, calling it a “sham” and another example of Russia’s widening crackdown on dissenting voices amid its invasion of Ukraine. “The court’s sham ruling is the latest in a series of attempts to silence Navalny,” US State Department spokesman Ned Price told …

'Navalny' aims to make noise for imprisoned Russian leader
2 years, 10 months ago

'Navalny' aims to make noise for imprisoned Russian leader

The Independent  

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‘Navalny’ aims to make noise for imprisoned Russian leader
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Navalny’ aims to make noise for imprisoned Russian leader

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Within hours of Russian authorities officially adding Alexei Navalny to the country’s registry of terrorists and extremists, a new documentary about the imprisoned Russian opposition leader premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. During the film’s making, its team referred to it under the working title “Untitled LP9.” Producers said that alluded to a nickname they’ve seen Russia’s …

Russia adds Navalny and his top allies to list of terrorists
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia adds Navalny and his top allies to list of terrorists

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian authorities have added imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and some of his top allies to the country’s registry of terrorists and extremists, the latest move in a multi-pronged crackdown on opposition supporters, independent media and human rights activists. Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critic, and eight of his allies — including top aides Lyubov Sobol and …

Alexey Navalny gives first interview from prison camp
3 years, 4 months ago

Alexey Navalny gives first interview from prison camp

Al Jazeera  

Navalny says he is forced to watch state television in prison and decries ‘culture of snitching’ and constant control. Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has given his first interview from prison, comparing it to a Chinese labour camp and saying he is forced to watch eight hours of state television and propaganda films a day. “You might imagine tattooed muscle men …

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