RUSSIAN OPPOSITION
Russia adds Yulia Navalnaya to 'terrorists and extremists' blacklist
Yulia Navalnaya, wife of the late opposition figure Alexei Navalny, has been branded a "terrorist" and "extremist" by Russian authorities. She remains committed to continuing her husband's work despite facing legal challenges and being in exile.
Russia issues warrant for exiled opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya
Russia issues arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, accusing her of involvement in an extremist organization. Navalnaya, widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, denounces the warrant and vows to carry on his work. Navalnaya's team refutes the allegations. Navalnaya has been actively opposing Putin's government from abroad.
India secures major diplomatic victory as Russia agrees to release Indian workers in Russian Army
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the President's House in Moscow on Monday. Putin welcomed PM Modi and the two leaders shared a hug. The two leaders shook hands and warmly greeted each other before proceeding to the meeting. They also had a private meeting and dinner together.
Russian-linked cybercampaigns put a bull's-eye on France. Their focus? The Olympics and elections
French officials and cybersecurity experts from Europe and the United States have identified disinformation campaigns targeting France, orchestrated from Russia. These efforts increased significantly due to France's legislative elections and the upcoming Paris Olympics.
UK government warns of Russian interference in general election
Farage -- an admirer of former US president Donald Trump -- dismissed claims that Russian bots might interfere in the election as "cobblers", using a British slang term for nonsense. He has been criticised in the campaign for saying that the West provoked Russia's invasion of its neighbour Ukraine.
Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter
A Russian satellite, defunct in nature, has now broken up into a hundred pieces, forcing astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter from the space jump already in the outer universe.
Julian Assange's actions put people in danger: US State Department after whistleblower walks free
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, arrived in Australia after signing a plea deal with the US, ending a 14-year legal case. The US State Department criticized Assange for endangering lives, including diplomats and allies, by releasing unredacted classified documents. They also accused him of acting as a conduit for Russian intelligence during the US presidential elections. Assange was welcomed in Canberra by supporters and family. His plea deal was formalized on the Northern Mariana Islands to facilitate his travel back to Australia.
Shunned by West, Russian army deserters live in fear
Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against Ziganshin for abandoning his unit. He does not feel safe in Kazakhstan and fears he might be deported to Russia. But it is hard for men like him to seek refuge in the West because many Russian servicemen do not have the Russian passport that allows travel to Europe and only have documents that permit them to reach neighbours such as Kazakhstan or Armenia.
Posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be published Oct 22
Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, said in a statement released Thursday by the publisher, "This book is a testament not only to Alexei's life, but to his unwavering commitment to the fight against dictatorship-a fight he gave everything for, including his life.
'Noon against Putin': Thousands of Russians turn out to fulfil Navalny's 'last wish'
In an action called "Noon against Putin", Russians who oppose the veteran Kremlin leader went to their local polling station at midday to either spoil their ballot paper in protest or to vote for one of the three candidates standing against Putin, who is widely expected to win by a landslide.
Navalny's body given to his mother, his team says
Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most vocal critic, died on February 16 in one of Russia's toughest prisons in northern Siberia, where he was serving a 19-year sentence on charges widely seen as political retribution for his opposition.
UK sanctions heads of Arctic penal colony where Alexei Navalny died
Western leaders have expressed outrage at the news from Russian authorities that Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent domestic critic, had fallen unconscious and died in prison on Friday.
Russia has yet to establish official cause of Navalny's death, spokeswoman says
The West and Navalny's supporters have dismissed the Russian prison service's statement on Friday that the 47-year-old had lost consciousness and died. Western leaders have said Putin is responsible for Navalny's death, a stance the Kremlin condemned on Monday as "obnoxious". Putin has made no public comment on Navalny's death but it has further deepened a gaping schism in relations between Moscow and the West caused by the nearly two-year Ukraine war.
Russian opposition leader Navalny's team confirms his death, demands return of body
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death sparks outrage as his spokesperson accuses Russian officials of lying. The cause of his death and the exact location of his body remain unclear. Western leaders, including US President Joe Biden, blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for Navalny's death.
The Russian opposition just lost its brightest star Alexei Navalny. What does it do now?
Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison colony has left the opposition in a difficult position. With many key figures either dead, exiled, or imprisoned, there is a lack of unified leadership and vision for Russia's future. The elimination of Navalny has led to concerns about the end of political dissent in the country. Despite the challenges, some opposition politicians are trying to build coalitions with anti-war groups and exiled figures to continue the fight for democracy.
Mystery surrounds Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death as family seeks clarity on body's whereabouts
The whereabouts of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's body remain uncertain, leaving his family in confusion. Conflicting information from authorities has added to the mystery surrounding his death, with his body reportedly showing signs of bruising. Navalny's allies accuse Russian authorities of withholding his body to erase evidence. His death has triggered grief and anger among his supporters, with President Putin yet to comment on the matter.
Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death
Alexei Navalny's spokesperson confirmed his death on Saturday, alleging he was "murdered," although the location of his body remains unknown. Navalny reportedly died at a remote Arctic penal colony, with official records indicating his death at 2:17 pm local time on Friday. However, Navalny's body was said to have been taken to Salekhard for investigation, but subsequent attempts to locate it have been unsuccessful.
US says Navalny's death a 'terrible tragedy' if confirmed
The United States said Friday that the death in prison of Russian opposition leader Alexy Navalny, if confirmed, would be "a terrible tragedy." Navalny, 47, died Friday in an Arctic prison according to Russia's penitentiary service.
Joe Biden says Vladimir Putin responsible for Alexei Navalny's death
"He bravely stood up to the corruption, the violence and all the bad things the Putin government was doing," Biden said at the White House of Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Putin is responsible for Navalny's death." The White House was seeking more information about Navalny's death at a Russian penal colony north of the Arctic Circle, where he was dispatched less than two months ago.
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