UN expert expresses concern as Russian opposition leader Navalny disappears in prison system
1 year ago

UN expert expresses concern as Russian opposition leader Navalny disappears in prison system

Associated Press  

The United Nations’ special rapporteur for human rights in Russia said Monday that she is concerned about imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny after his legal team and allies reported they have been unable to locate him since making contact 13 days ago. Navalny’s allies said he failed to appear in court as expected Monday and they were still searching for him in Russia’s extensive prison system. Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzarova, an independent expert who reports on human rights in Russia for the U.N., said she was “greatly concerned that the Russian authorities will not disclose Mr. Navalny’s whereabouts and well-being for such a prolonged period of time.” The situation amounts to an “enforced disappearance,” Katzarova said. Yarmysh said earlier this month that those developments caused concern because Navalny had recently fallen ill and apparently fainted “out of hunger.” She said he was being “deprived of food, kept in a cell without ventilation and has been offered minimal outdoor time.” He was due to be transferred to a “special security” penal colony, a facility with the highest security level in the Russian penitentiary system.

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A trial begins for lawyers who once represented the Kremlin’s late foe Alexei Navalny
3 months, 1 week ago

A trial begins for lawyers who once represented the Kremlin’s late foe Alexei Navalny

Associated Press  

PETUSHKI, Russia — Three lawyers who once represented the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny went on trial Thursday in Russia, part of the Kremlin’s unrelenting crackdown on dissent that has reached levels unseen since Soviet times. Vadim Kobzev, Igor Sergunin and Alexei Liptser were arrested in October 2023 on charges of involvement with extremist groups, as Navalny’s networks were deemed …

Russia’s top court refuses to release Navalny’s lawyers, pending trial on extremism charges
4 months ago

Russia’s top court refuses to release Navalny’s lawyers, pending trial on extremism charges

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to release three lawyers who once represented Russia’s slain opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, and are now facing charges of extremism. According to Navalny’s allies, authorities accused the lawyers of using their status as defense attorneys to pass letters from the imprisoned politician to his team, thus serving as intermediaries between Navalny and …

Russia's top court extends detention for Navalny's lawyers, pending trial on extremism charges
4 months ago

Russia's top court extends detention for Navalny's lawyers, pending trial on extremism charges

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 Russia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday …

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 …

Russian President Vladimir Putin breaks silence on rival Navalny's death in prison: ‘It happens…’
9 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin breaks silence on rival Navalny's death in prison: ‘It happens…’

Hindustan Times  

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. Russian President Vladimir Putin In his first comments to address Navalny’s death, Putin said of the dissident’s demise: “It happens. Putin said Monday, also without offering any …

Putin Says He Agreed to Navalny Prisoner Swap
9 months ago

Putin Says He Agreed to Navalny Prisoner Swap

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he had agreed to exchange Alexei Navalny with prisoners in the West days before the Russian opposition politician dropped dead in an Arctic penal colony. For months, members of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation had been advocating for a deal that would have seen Russia release Navalny, who was serving sentences amounting to 30 years on …

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 aide says the Russian opposition leader was close to being freed before his death
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Navalny aide says the Russian opposition leader was close to being freed before his death

Hindustan Times  

Associates of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that talks were underway shortly before his death to exchange him for a Russian imprisoned in Germany. Pevchikh alleged in her video, without offering evidence, that Putin “wouldn't tolerate” setting Navalny free and decided to “get rid of the bargaining chip.” Asked at a regular news conference in Berlin about the …

Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap, claims ally
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap, claims ally

The Hindu  

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap at the time of his death, Maria Pevchikh, a Navalny ally, said on February 26, repeating her allegation that President Vladimir Putin had him killed. Speaking on YouTube, Ms. Pevchikh said talks about exchanging Navalny and two unnamed U.S. nationals for Vadim Krasikov, a Russian FSB …

Navalny was close to being freed from prison before his death, says ally
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Navalny was close to being freed from prison before his death, says ally

Al Jazeera  

Maria Pevchikh says Alexey Navalny was due to be freed in exchange for a Russian FSB assassin imprisoned in Germany. Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap before his sudden death, according to his ally Maria Pevchikh. In a video posted to YouTube on Monday, Pevchikh claimed the planned swap involved exchanging Navalny …

Navalny's prison pen pal reveals how he stayed sane in arctic 'Polar Wolf' jail
9 months, 4 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 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 death: When Vladimir Putin's fiercest critic flagged his 'freezing' Arctic prison
10 months, 1 week 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. …

With Alexei Navalny’s death, Russia has taken another step into Stalinist barbarity
10 months, 1 week ago

With Alexei Navalny’s death, Russia has taken another step into Stalinist barbarity

The Independent  

The circumstances in which Alexei Navalny died are, typically, unclear, but they are plainly suspicious. And so, with his death, Russia has taken another step into Stalinist barbarity. That Navalny lost his life at the same time as world leaders were meeting at the Munich Security Conference doesn’t feel like much of a coincidence. Navalny’s wife, Yulia, was attending the …

Alexei Navalny death: One of Putin's biggest critics has died in a penal colony.
54 years, 11 months 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,” …

Vladimir Putin critic passes away in Russian prison — Who was Alexei Navalny?
10 months, 1 week ago

Vladimir Putin critic passes away in Russian prison — Who was Alexei Navalny?

Live Mint  

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has died in a Russian penal colony, where he was serving a 19-year sentence. Long time Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has passed away at a ‘special regime’ penal colony in Russia. Navalny joined the Russian United Democratic Party Yabloko in 2000 and was elected to the regional council of the party's Moscow branch two years later. …

’Navalny felt unwell after walk’: Russian authorities on Putin critic’s death
10 months, 1 week ago

’Navalny felt unwell after walk’: Russian authorities on Putin critic’s death

Live Mint  

Russian opposition leader Alexei Anatolievich Navalny, a staunch critic of President Vladimir Putin, died in prison, the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service said on February 16. A release from the prison service confirming Navalny's death was shared on the social media platform X by former deputy minister at the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs Anton Yuriyovych Gerashchenko. How the world reacted …

'Alexei Navalny felt unwell after walk, lost consciousness': Russian prison authorities on Vladimir Putin critic's death
10 months, 1 week ago

'Alexei Navalny felt unwell after walk, lost consciousness': Russian prison authorities on Vladimir Putin critic's death

Live Mint  

Russian opposition leader Alexei Anatolievich Navalny, a staunch critic of President Vladimir Putin, died in prison, the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service said on February 16. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} A release from the prison service confirming Navalny's death was shared on the social media platform X by former deputy minister at the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs Anton Yuriyovych Gerashchenko. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} …

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, …

Russia announces death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny in prison
10 months, 1 week ago

Russia announces death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny in prison

Al Jazeera  

Prison service says the Putin critic collapsed and lost consciousness after a walk in a remote penal colony. In a statement quoted by state media, the federal prison service said Navalny “felt bad” after a walk and lost consciousness “almost immediately”. Many world leaders put out statements saying Navalny “paid for his courage with his life” and that they hold …

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 …

Russian opposition figure Kara-Murza has disappeared from prison, colleagues say
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian opposition figure Kara-Murza has disappeared from prison, colleagues say

Associated Press  

Supporters of prominent Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr., who is serving a 25-year sentence for treason, said Monday that he has disappeared from the Siberian prison where he was behind bars. A lawyer for Kara-Murza, Vadim Prokhorov, said another lawyer who tried to visit the political activist and journalist on Monday was told that he wasn’t in the prison, …

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 …

Another lawyer for Kremlin foe Navalny faces extremism charges. She had left Russia
11 months, 1 week ago

Another lawyer for Kremlin foe Navalny faces extremism charges. She had left Russia

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — A lawyer for imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Tuesday that Russian authorities charged her in absentia with participating in an extremist group. According to Navalny’s allies, authorities accused the lawyers of using their status as defense attorneys to pass letters from the imprisoned politician to his team, thus serving as intermediaries between Navalny and what they …

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 …

Navalny seen on video in first court appearance since transfer to brutal Arctic prison
11 months, 2 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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
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 …

Kremlin foe Navalny says he’s been put in a punishment cell in an Arctic prison colony
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kremlin foe Navalny says he’s been put in a punishment cell in an Arctic prison colony

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said 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. Navalny said in a social media statement relayed from …

An associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny is sentenced to 9 years in prison
11 months, 3 weeks ago

An associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny is sentenced to 9 years in prison

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — An associate of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was sentenced to nine years in prison on Friday, the latest move in a relentless Kremlin crackdown on dissent. Ksenia Fadeyeva, a regional legislator who headed a local branch of Navalny’s organization in the Siberian city of Tomsk, was convicted on charges of organizing an extremist group. A Moscow …

Free Alexei Navalny from his Polar Wolf prison colony hell
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 4 weeks 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'
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 …

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny resurfaces with darkly humorous comments
11 months, 4 weeks 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
11 months, 4 weeks 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
11 months, 4 weeks 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, …

'Missing' Putin critic Alexei Navalny found after nearly 3 weeks, in prison with 'highest possible level of isolation'
11 months, 4 weeks ago

'Missing' Putin critic Alexei Navalny found after nearly 3 weeks, in prison with 'highest possible level of isolation'

Live Mint  

Alexei Navalny, the most prominent foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin, had gone “missing” from prison in December. 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. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Navalny's spokesperson Kira Yarmysh said he was located in a prison colony in …

Imprisoned Russian politician Navalny is now in a penal colony near the Arctic Circle
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Where is Putin critic Alexei Navalny? Russian leader absent at court hearing
1 year ago

Where is Putin critic Alexei Navalny? Russian leader absent at court hearing

Hindustan Times  

Allies of the imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said they were searching for him for a 13th day after he failed to appear in court Monday. Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny Navalny's spokesperson Kira Yarmysh wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Navalny had multiple hearings scheduled, some of which were suspended after the politician who is …

Alexei Navalny, Russia’s opposition leader, is missing in the gulag
1 year ago

Alexei Navalny, Russia’s opposition leader, is missing in the gulag

Live Mint  

The last time the world heard from Alexei Navalny was on December 7th, when Russia’s most important opposition leader, who has been sentenced to 19 years in jail on various trumped-up charges, announced a campaign to discredit Vladimir Putin’s re-election as president. At the same time, Mr Navalny’s allies put up a website called “Russia Without Putin". The goal was …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

‘Missing’ Navalny prompts US concern, Putin govt says ’unaware of whereabouts’
1 year ago

‘Missing’ Navalny prompts US concern, Putin govt says ’unaware of whereabouts’

Live Mint  

Russian authorities have criticized the United States Government for what it called "interference" in the case of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Alexei Navalny had been removed from the penal colony where he had been imprisoned since 2022, his allies said, adding that they were preparing for his expected transfer to a "special regime" colony after he was sentenced in …

Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny ‘missing’ from prison months ahead of Presidential Elections
1 year ago

Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny ‘missing’ from prison months ahead of Presidential Elections

Live Mint  

Alexei Navalny, Russia's main opposition leader and a bitter critic of President Vladimir Putin is missing from the prison he was lodged in, as per his legal team. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Vladimir Putin has denied all such allegations and claimed that Russia “would have finished" the job if they wanted to kill Alexei Navalny. But, the supporters of Alexei Navalny claim …

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 …

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