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ALEXEY NAVALNY


Amid Russia's new crackdowns, small signs of defiance emerge

Russia has unleashed a harsh crackdown on dissent over the past year by imprisoning opposition leader Alexei Navalny and silencing his supporters and his organization.

Putin foe Navalny gets 9 more years in Russian prison

A Russian court has convicted top opposition leader Alexei Navalny of fraud and contempt of court, sentencing him to nine more years in prison in a move seen as an attempt to keep him behind bars for as long as possible.

Putin likens opponents to 'gnats,' signaling new repression

Facing stiff resistance in Ukraine and with crippling economic sanctions at home, Russian President Vladimir Putin is using language that recalls the rhetoric from Josef Stalin's show trials of the 1930s.

Russia seeks 13-year prison sentence for Kremlin foe Navalny

The Russian authorities are seeking a 13-year prison sentence for opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a trial that is widely seen as politically motivated.

More Russians find ways around sweeping US asylum limits

More than 8,600 Russians have sought refuge in the U.S. on the Mexican border in recent months, overwhelmingly using official crossings in San Diego.

US official: Russia seeking military aid from China

A U.S. official says Russia has asked China for military equipment to use in its invasion of Ukraine.

US warns Chinese on support for Russia in Ukraine war

President Joe Bidenโ€™s national security adviser has warned a top Chinese official about Chinaโ€™s support for Russia in the Ukrainian invasion โ€” even as the Kremlin denies anew that it has requested Chinese military equipment.

In Russian invasion of Ukraine, Cold War echoes reverberate

A rivalry with Russia.

US accuses Russia of using UN council for 'disinformation'

The United States has accused Russia of using a U.N. Security Council meeting for โ€œspreading disinformationโ€ as part of a potential false-flag operation by Moscow for the use of chemical or biological agents in Ukraine.

Live updates: US plans to revoke Russia favored trade status

President Joe Biden is expected to announce Friday that the U.S., along with the European Union and the Group of Seven countries, will move to revoke โ€œmost favored nationโ€ trade status for Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

White House warns Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine

The Biden administration is warning that Russia might seek to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine as the White House rejected Russian claims of illegal chemical weapons development in the country it has invaded.

Ukraine invasion spotlights the delicate state of democracy

Vladimir Putinโ€™s invasion of Ukraine advances a global anti-democratic trend โ€” one that has seen strongmen, some elected, nudge their nations toward dictatorship and ignore once-solid democratic norms.

Russia state TV paints Moscow as savior of eastern Ukraine

As the West sounds the alarm about the Kremlin ordering troops into eastern Ukraine and decries an invasion, Russian state media paints a completely different picture.

Kremlin critic Navalny faces new trial, this time in prison

A new trial against Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has opened at the penal colony where he already is serving a prison term.

War, peace, stalemate? Week ahead may decide Ukraine's fate

Even if a Russian invasion of Ukraine doesnโ€™t happen in the next few days, the crisis is reaching a critical inflection point.

At Olympics and beyond, getting away with it is Russia's way

Be it sports, politics, hacking or war, the recent history of Russiaโ€™s relationship with the world can be summed up in one phrase: They get away with it.

Kremlin critics stay undaunted after yearlong crackdown

The prison sentence imposed a year ago on leading Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was a severe blow to Russiaโ€™s opposition.

10 movies you'll want to see from the Sundance Film Festival

Dispatches from the Sundance Film Festival are usually accompanied by descriptions of the looming mountains, snowy premieres and frantic bus shuttles.

โ€˜Nanny,โ€™ โ€˜Exiles,โ€™ โ€˜Navalnyโ€™ among top Sundance winners

A drama about an undocumented nanny in New York City, a documentary about three exiled dissidents from Tiananmen Square and another doc about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have won top prizes at the Sundance Film Festival.

'Navalny' aims to make noise for imprisoned Russian leader

Hours after Russian authorities officially added Alexei Navalny to the countryโ€™s registry of terrorists and extremists, a new documentary about the imprisoned opposition leader premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Russia adds Navalny and his top allies to list of terrorists

Russian authorities have added imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and some of his top allies to the registry of terrorists and extremists, the latest move in a multi-pronged crackdown on opposition supporters, independent media and human rights activists.

Tracking Biden's 1st-year progress delivering on promises

During President Joe Biden's first year in office, he took action on a number of his key promises, from rebuilding U.S. alliances globally to distributing vaccines across America and the world.

Rights group verifies Polish senator was hacked with spyware

Amnesty International says it has independently confirmed that an Israeli company's powerful spyware was used to hack a Polish senator when he was running the oppositionโ€™s 2019 parliamentary election campaign.

Putin wishes Russians happier new year, hails their strength

President Vladimir Putin is wishing Russians a happier new year, hailing their solidarity and strength in the face of tough challenges like the coronavirus pandemic.

Russian court shuts renowned rights group

Russiaโ€™s highest court has shut down one of the countryโ€™s oldest and most prominent human rights organizations.

Russian court slaps Google, Meta with massive fines

A Moscow court has fined Google nearly $100 million and Facebook's parent company Meta $27 million over their failure to delete content banned by local law.

Navalny's daughter accepts EU rights award on his behalf

The young adult daughter of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny received a standing ovation from European Union lawmakers as she accepted the EUโ€™s top human rights prize on her fatherโ€™s behalf.

Kremlin: Xi supports Putin's pursuit of guarantees from West

The Kremlin says Chinese President Xi Jinping is supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin in his push to get Western security guarantees precluding NATOโ€™s eastward expansion.

Germany expels Russian diplomats over state-ordered killing

Germany is expelling two Russian diplomats after a court concluded that Moscow was behind the killing of a Chechen man in Berlin two years ago.

Russian lawmaker risks losing immunity for illegal elk kill

A Russian parliamentary commission has recommended stripping a lawmaker in the lower house of his immunity from prosecution as he faces charges over the illegal killing of an elk.

Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny wins top EU prize

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been awarded the European Unionโ€™s top human rights prize, in a clear slap at President Vladimir Putin.

Putin says relations with Biden "working and stable"

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Kremlin has โ€œconstructiveโ€ relations with the Biden administration and has voiced hope that mutual interests would eventually help normalize U.S.-Russia ties.

Navalny congratulates Nobel-winning Russian editor

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whom many regarded as a top candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, is congratulating countryman Dmitry Muratov for winning it.

Russian Nobel winner: Peace Prize is for my paper, not me

As a new Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Russian newspaper editor Dmitry Muratov has downplั„yed the buzz around his name.

Activists, WHO in the frame as Nobel Peace guessing starts

The annual Nobel Peace Prize, to be announced Oct. 8, shines the brightest of lights on the person or group thought to have done most to promote peace.

Communists sue, say online voting in Moscow was rigged

The Communist Party, which came second in Russiaโ€™s parliamentary election this month, has filed multiple lawsuits to contest the results from online voting in Moscow.

Russia opens extremism probe against Navalny and his allies

Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his closest allies, accusing them of forming an extremist group and being involved in one.

Kremlin critics to contest online voting in Duma election

A group of politicians and activists who lost to their Kremlin-backed opponents in Russiaโ€™s parliamentary election have formed a coalition to contest the results from online voting in the Russian capital.

Apple, Google raise new concerns by yanking Russian app

Appleโ€™s and Googleโ€™s cooperation with the Russian governmentโ€™s efforts to suppress an app opposed to the ruling regime is escalating concerns about whether Big Techโ€™s pursuit of ever-higher profits has trampled their commitment to protecting civil rights.

Kremlin's party gets 324 of 450 seats in Russian parliament

Election authorities announced Russiaโ€™s ruling party will get 324 of the 450 seats in the next national parliament.

Mop up: Ballot-stuffing videos taint Russian election

Videos have emerged from three days of voting in Russia's parliamentary election showing ballot-box stuffing in various locations across the vast country.

Pro-Kremlin party keeps large majority in Russian parliament

Russiaโ€™s ruling party has retained its supermajority in parliament following three days of voting, further cementing President Vladimir Putinโ€™s grip on power.

Early results in Russia show pro-Kremlin party leads

Early results Sunday in Russiaโ€™s parliamentary election show the dominant pro-Kremlin party well in the lead, but it is unclear if the party will retain the two-thirds majority of seats that would allow it to change the constitution.

Communists, observers report violations in Russian election

The head of Russia's Communist Party, the country's second-largest political party, is alleging widespread violations in the election for a new national parliament in which his party is widely expected to gain seats.

In Russian Far East city, discontent smolders amid election

In the city of Khabarovsk in Russia's Far East.

Apple, Google remove opposition app as Russian voting begins

Facing pressure from the Kremlin, Apple and Google removed an opposition-created smartphone app that tells voters which candidates are likely to defeat those backed by Russian authorities.

Russia votes in parliament election without main opposition

Russia has begun three days of voting for a new parliament that is unlikely to change the countryโ€™s political complexion.

EXPLAINER: How Navalny election tool challenges the Kremlin

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his embattled allies won't be running in the Sept. 19 parliamentary election, but they still hope to challenge the ruling United Russia party with their strategy known as Smart Voting.

Russia opposition stifled but unbowed as Duma election nears

In the months before Sunday's parliamentary election in Russia, authorities unleashed an unprecedented crackdown on the opposition, making sure the best-known and loudest Kremlin critics didnโ€™t run.

Prominent lawyer leaves Russia citing government pressure

A prominent lawyer who represented both a former Russian journalist accused of treason and the team of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has left Russia after authorities launched a criminal probe against him.

Russia blocks Navalny-linked voting website

Russian authorities have blocked access to a website affiliated with imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny that advises voters on how to undermine the dominant pro-Kremlin party in this month's parliamentary election.

Russia urges Apple, Google to remove Navalny app from stores

Russiaโ€™s state communications watchdog has warned Apple and Google that they could face fines if they fail to remove an app created by allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny from their stores.

Putin hopes ruling party will dominate parliament after vote

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed hope that the Kremlinโ€™s United Russia party will continue its dominance in parliament after the September election.

Russian police detain journalists who back media freedom

Russian police have detained several journalists who protested authoritiesโ€™ decision to label a top independent TV channel as a โ€œforeign agent.โ€.

Top Russian independent TV station branded a 'foreign agent'

Russian authorities have designated a top independent TV channel as a โ€œforeign agent,โ€ intensifying pressure on critical media ahead of next monthโ€™s parliamentary election.

Navalny marks year after poisoning with anti-corruption call

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has marked the anniversary of a poisoning attack against him by urging global leaders to focus on combating corruption and to target tycoons close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Merkel, Putin spar over Navalny but vow to maintain dialogue

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their sharply different views of Moscowโ€™s treatment of imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Kremlin critic Navalny slapped with new criminal charges

Russian authorities have levied new criminal charges against imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russia opens new criminal case against top Navalny allies

Russian authorities have opened a new criminal case against the two closest allies of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russia hands Navalny ally parole-like sentence over protests

A court in Moscow has sentenced a close ally of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 1 1/2 years of parole-like restrictions.

US bids 'do svidaniya' to Russian staff at Moscow embassy

The United States has laid off nearly 200 local staff working for its diplomatic missions in Russia ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline set by the Kremlin for their dismissal.

Russian police raid home of investigative journalist

Police in Russia have raided the home of the chief editor of an investigative news site that was recently designated as a โ€œforeign agent.โ€.

Russian authorities block dozens of Navalny-linked websites

Russian authorities have restricted access to the website of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Rights group in Russia shuts down amid government crackdown

A rights group in Russia is shutting down, citing a fear that its members and supporters would be prosecuted after the Russian authorities blocked the group's website for allegedly publishing content from an โ€œundesirableโ€ organization.

Russia outlaws publisher of investigative media outlet

Russian authorities have declared the publisher of an investigative media outlet an โ€œundesirableโ€ organization and listed its journalists as โ€œforeign agents."

EU members bordering Russia reject plan to meet with Putin

European Union countries bordering Russia have rejected a Franco-German plan to resume official meetings with President Vladimir Putin.

Portugal mayor: Protesters' details were given to embassies

Lisbon's mayor says the city council in Portugal's capital has for years provided foreign embassies with personal information about protesters who organize demonstrations outside their premises.

After Trump's flattery, GOP hits Biden as weak on Russia

Republicans are criticizing President Joe Biden, accusing him of being weak on Russia after his summit with Vladimir Putin.

Putin praises summit result, calls Biden a tough negotiator

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the outcome of his summit with U.S. President Joe Biden and called him an astute negotiator.

Biden, Putin discuss ambassadors, nuclear weapons and more

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin of Russia spent more than three hours discussing issues Wednesday at their summit in Geneva.

What They Want: Divergent goals for Biden, Putin at summit

What will happen in Geneva when President Joe Biden meets Russia's Vladimir Putin for the first time since taking office isn't yet clear.

โ€˜Two great powersโ€™: Biden, Putin plunge into hours of talks

President Joe Biden and Russiaโ€™s Vladimir Putin have exchanged cordial words and plotted out modest next steps on arms control and diplomacy.

Navalny fans protest in Geneva ahead of Putin-Biden summit

A few dozen supporters of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny have staged a colorful, cheeky rally in Geneva in the hope of sending a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his summit with U.S. President Joe Biden.

Buoyed by allied summits, Biden ready to take on Putin

Fresh from supportive summits with allies, Joe Biden is declaring himself ready to take on Russiaโ€™s Vladimir Putin in far more confrontational talks.

Russia fines Facebook, Telegram over banned content

Russian authorities have ordered Facebook and messaging app Telegram to pay steep fines for failing to remove banned content.

Russian court outlaws opposition leader Navalny's groups

A Moscow court has outlawed the organizations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny by labeling them extremist, the latest move in a campaign to silence dissent and bar Kremlin critics from running for parliament in September.

Biden opens overseas trip declaring 'United States is back'

President Joe Biden has opened his first overseas trip of his term with a declaration that โ€œthe United States is back.โ€.

Navalny daughter accepts human rights award on his behalf

The daughter of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has made a rare public appearance to accept a human rights award on his behalf.

Russia hits 9 Canadian officials with sanctions

Russia has targeted nine Canadian officials with sanctions in retaliation to Canadaโ€™s restrictions against Russian officials accused of involvement in the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russian opposition activist sent to jail amid crackdown

A Russian court has sent a prominent opposition activist to jail pending a criminal probe as authorities continue to crack down on dissent ahead of the countryโ€™s September parliamentary election.

AP Interview: Kremlin cracking down on dissent before vote

Russian authorities are cracking down on dissent before a crucial parliamentary election in what a leading Kremlin critic has described as an attempt to sideline opponents.

Russia's Navalny asks court to end prison security checks

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has asked a court to halt the hourly nighttime checks he has been subjected to in his penal colony.

Russian lawmakers target Navalny allies with new bill

The lower house of Russian parliament has endorsed a bill that keeps people affiliated with groups considered extremist from running in elections, part of authoritiesโ€™ efforts to sideline associates of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russian bill would bar Navalny allies from seeking office

Russian lawmakers have given preliminary approval to a bill that bars members of groups designated as extremist from running for public office.

Face to face: June summit for Biden, Putin as tensions rise

President Joe Biden and Russiaโ€™s Vladimir Putin have agreed to meet next month in Geneva.

White House, Kremlin aim for Biden-Putin summit in Geneva

The White House and the Kremlin are working to arrange a summit between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Switzerland in June.

Merkel: Germany to discuss 'common ground' on Russia with US

Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany will discuss โ€œnecessary common groundโ€ with the U.S. on relations with Russia after President Joe Biden opted not to punish the company overseeing a Russia-Germany pipeline project that Washington opposes.

Top US, Russia diplomats spar firmly but politely in Iceland

Top diplomats from the United States and Russia have sparred firmly but politely in Iceland in their first face-to-face encounter.

Russia won't block Twitter, but partial slowdown to continue

Russian authorities on Monday said they decided not to block Twitter after the social media platform deleted most of the banned content identified by Moscow and expressed โ€œreadiness and interest in building a constructive dialogue.โ€.

Top US, China and Russia diplomats urge global cooperation

The top diplomats from the United States, China and Russia are urging strengthened global cooperation, recognizing the need to tackle growing global challenges and an unprecedented pandemic.

G7 foreign ministers meet face-to-face after pandemic pause

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy industrialized nations have gathered for their first face-to-face meeting in more than two years.

EU summons Russia envoy over blacklisting of its officials

The European Union has summoned Russiaโ€™s ambassador after Moscow blacklisted eight EU officials.

Russia blacklists 8 EU officials in retaliatory action

Russia has blacklisted eight officials from the European Union in retaliation for EU sanctions over the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russia targets lawyer over media comments on treason case

Russian authorities have launched a criminal probe against a lawyer representing a former Russian journalist accused of treason and the team of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Top ally announces closing Navalny's offices amid crackdown

A top ally of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says the network of the politicians' offices in Russia is being closed as authorities seek to have it and Navalnyโ€™s Foundation for Fighting Corruption outlawed as extremist groups.

Moscow court restricts Navalny's anti-corruption foundation

A Moscow court has ruled to restrict the activities of an organization founded by imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, pending a decision on whether it should be outlawed as an extremist group.

Russian authorities suspend operations of Navalny's offices

Russian authorities have ordered the offices of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to halt their activities pending a court ruling on whether to outlaw them as an extremist group.

Biden's first 100 days: Where he stands on key promises

President Joe Biden is rounding out his first 100 days in office, and focusing on reining in the coronavirus seems to have paid off.

Imprisoned Putin foe Navalny to end his hunger strike

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk.

Navalny hails rallies; doctors urge him to end hunger strike

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says in an emotional message from behind bars that he felt โ€œpride and hopeโ€ after learning from his lawyer about the mass protests demanding his freedom that swept Russia on Wednesday.

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