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Navalny Political Network Disbanded Itself
The political network of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has decided to disband. The opposition will not wait for a court decision, which will have to determine if the movement is "extremist" and should be banned.
"It is…
First Russian Soldiers Leave Ukraine Border
Russian forces engaged in military exercises near the border with Ukraine have, as announced, started their departure. That report news agencies in Russia.
The presence of the army has led to great tensions between Ukraine and…
Putin Promises Extra Money for Children in Ageing Russia
President Putin has pledged extra support to families with children in his annual 'speech from the throne in the Russian parliament.
There will be a one-off payment of 10,000 rubles for every child in a family up to a certain age.…
Russian Prison Service: Navalny Can Just Stay Asleep
The Russian Prison Service defends the way opposition leader Alexei Navalny is treated in custody.
The politician went on a hunger strike this week because he would be denied medical care, and guards keep waking him up, but…
Putin is Vaccinated But the Name of the Vaccine Remains A Secret
Russian President Vladimir Putin will be vaccinated against the coronavirus on Tuesday, but it remains a secret which vaccine he will receive.
The Kremlin only wants to say that it is a drug that was developed in Russia.
Russia…
Russia and Iran Denounce Britain’s Expansion of Nuclear Arsenal
A planned expansion of the British nuclear arsenal is falling badly in Russia and Iran. Moscow says the plan is detrimental to "international stability".
Iranian Foreign Minister blames British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for…
The Moscow Court Rejected Navalny’s Appeal Against the Prison Sentence
The Moscow court rejected Navalny's appeal against the prison sentence. The opposition politician has to be behind bars for around two and a half years for alleged fraud, and that means prison camp.
The approach taken against the…
Navalny is Back to Trial in the Libel Case
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny appeared in court again in Moscow on Friday. President Vladimir Putin's well-known critic risks jail time in a libel case.
The session is accompanied by strict security measures. Riot police…
Russians Expel EU Diplomats During Visit EU Foreign Chief
During the visit of the foreign chief of the European Union to Russia, the Russians expelled three diplomats from the EU countries Germany, Poland and Sweden.
The visit of top diplomat Borrell to Moscow is intended not to break…
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Remains in Jail
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has unsuccessfully appealed against his detention. The judge decided on Thursday that the politician will remain in prison for the time being.
Navalny is still in custody but faces years of…