YULIA NAVALNAYA
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.
Russian Court orders arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, Putin critic Navalny's widow on extremism charges
A court in Moscow on Tuesday ordered Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, arrested in absentia for two months. The court accused Navalnaya, who lives outside Russia, of participating in an "extremist" group. T...
Alia Bhatt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik among Times' 100 most influential list
Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2024' also includes US Department of Energy's Loan Programmes Office director Jigar Shah, Professor of Astronomy and Professor of Physics at Yale University Priyamvada Natarajan; Indian-origin restaurateur Asma Khan; as well as Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya.
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.
Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
Vladimir Putin secures fifth term in Russia amid criticism of election fairness and crackdown on opposition. Independent monitoring was limited, and Putin received 87% of the vote with record turnout. Western leaders denounce the election as a sham, while Navalny's widow and supporters protest. Putin dismisses criticism, accusing the West of using the judiciary for political aims. Voting took place over three days, with some arrests reported for disruptive behavior at polling stations. Putin's victory extends his nearly quarter-century rule over Russia.
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Returning as President, Putin says he agreed for prisoner exchange involving Navalny before his death
Putin's election win marked by Navalny's death controversy. Global leaders condemn Navalny's demise, pointing fingers at Putin. Navalny's widow vows to continue his fight for a free Russia, accusing Putin of her husband's death.
Yulia Navalnaya says wrote dissident late husband's name on Russian election ballot
Yulia Navalnaya told journalists and supporters Sunday that she wrote her dissident late husband's name on her ballot after voting in Berlin in Russia's presidential election. "Obviously I wrote Navalny's name," she said outside the Russian embassy, "It can't be that a month before a presidential campaign, a month before an election, (Russian leader Vladimir) Putin's main opponent, who was already in jail, was killed".
Russians crowd polling stations in apparent protest as Vladimir Putin is set to extend his rule
The election was taking place amid attacks within Russia by Ukrainian missiles and drones, which have killed several people. Polls opened Friday in a tightly controlled environment where there are no real alternatives to Putin, little public criticism of him or his war in Ukraine.
Protest call as Russian vote to confirm Putin wraps up
The three-day vote has already been marred by a surge in fatal Ukrainian bombardments and a series of incursions into Russian territory by pro-Ukrainian sabotage groups.
Russia's presidential vote starts final day with accusations of Kyiv sabotage
Russia's presidential election, likely to re-elect Vladimir Putin, faces accusations from Moscow of Ukrainian air attacks aiming to disrupt the vote. Over half of Russian voters have already cast their ballots, with the final day testing opposition strength. Putin accused Kyiv of intensified drone and missile attacks, vowing retaliation. Despite Ukraine's President Zelenskiy not addressing the attacks, tensions persist. The election in parts of Ukraine controlled by Russia is deemed illegal by Kyiv. Putin's opponents, led by Alexei Navalny's supporters, urge a simultaneous "Noon Against Putin" vote across Russia, aiming to express opposition legally.
Russian elections: Since 2000s and counting, why Putin will be back for a fifth term
The upcoming Russian presidential election, scheduled from March 15 to 17, is expected to result in another six-year term for President Vladimir Putin, making him the longest-serving leader since Joseph Stalin. The lack of viable opposition, coupled with Putin's control over the political landscape, raises questions about the fairness of the polls. With token opposition candidates, the election is seen as a means for Putin to showcase his popularity and legitimacy, despite criticism and allegations of manipulation.
Alexei Navalny, who galvanised opposition to Putin, is laid to rest after his death in prison
Thousands attended the funeral of Alexei Navalny in Moscow after his death in an Arctic penal colony. Navalny crusaded against corruption and organized protests. His body was released after a battle with authorities. The funeral procession marched to Borisovskoye Cemetery.
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.
Navalny's mother appeals to Putin to release her son's body so she can bury him with dignity
Lyudmila Navalnaya, the mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, appealed to President Vladimir Putin to release her son's body for burial, asserting her right to bury him with dignity. Navalnaya, clad in black, expressed frustration over the authorities' refusal to release Navalny's body, accusing them of hiding evidence. Russian officials stated Navalny's cause of death remains unknown and refused to release his body for two weeks, prompting accusations of a cover-up.
Alexei Navalny's mother files lawsuit with a Russian court demanding release of her son's body
Lyudmila Navalnaya has been trying to retrieve her son’s body since Saturday, following his death in a penal colony in Russia’s far north a day earlier. She has been unable to find out where his body is being held, Navalny’s team reported.
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.
Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia: I will continue my husband's work and fight for a free Russia
"Vladimir Putin killed my husband," Navalnaya said, adding that she would work with the Russian people to battle with the Kremlin to create a new Russia.
Meet Yulia Navalnaya: Putin critic's widow now the Russian leader's new challenger
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, continues his work advocating for a free Russia. They fell in love on a Turkish vacation, have two children. She supported him during protests, poisoning, arrest. She vows to fight Vladimir Putin's regime.
In post about dead Russian opposition leader Navalny, Trump talks of his own legal problems
Former President Trump mentioned Navalny, focusing on himself and the decline of the US. Nikki Haley denounced Trump for siding with Putin. Navalny's widow accused Putin of killing her husband. Navalny's cause of death is still unknown.
'Vladimir Putin killed my husband,' says Alexei Navalny's widow
Navalny's death robs Russia's disparate opposition of its most charismatic and courageous leader as Putin prepares for an election that will keep him in power until at least 2030. In a nine-minute video message laced with rage, Navalnaya, 47, said Putin had killed her husband and in doing so had robbed her of a husband and her two children of a father.
Over 400 detained in Russia as country mourns the death of Alexei Navalny, Putin's fiercest foe
Navalny remained vocal in his unrelenting criticism of the Kremlin even after surviving a nerve agent poisoning and receiving multiple prison terms.
Over 300 detained in Russia as country mourns the death of Alexei Navalny, Putin's fiercest foe
Over 300 people were detained in Russia while honoring opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison. World leaders, including US President Joe Biden, blame Putin for Navalny's death, calling it a reflection of his character. Navalny's widow made a dramatic appearance at the Munich Security Conference, holding Putin and his government responsible. Protests worldwide demand justice for Navalny, with demonstrations in Berlin and Bucharest and a petition in Finland to rename a park in his honor.
UK government summons Russian embassy after Putin-critic Alexei Navalny's death, holds authorities responsible
The UK government holds the Russian authorities responsible for Navalny's death. The FCDO condemns the brutal nature of the Russian system. Navalny's death is being investigated. Navalny's wife urges international action. Navalny's campaigns against corruption are recognized. Global leaders express condolences and condemnations.
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