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The article discusses Putin's annual political spectacle, highlighting Yulia Navalnaya's hopes for her husband's political legacy, recent security concerns over Google tracking in Dutch intelligence recruitment, and geopolitical tensions involving Russia's war in Ukraine and the potential for a new Cold War, with insights from figures like Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Alexei Navalny's wife confirms tests show he was poisoned, highlighting ongoing concerns about political repression and health risks for opposition figures in Russia.
Lab tests from two foreign labs confirm that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned before his death in an Arctic prison, according to his wife, who has called for transparency and accused the Kremlin of covering up the circumstances of his death.
A new satellite TV channel called Russia's Future, launched by Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation and Reporters Without Borders, aims to provide Russians with access to banned political content and independent journalism, especially amid increased censorship and propaganda in Russia, helping to keep Navalny's legacy alive.
Hackers, allegedly seeking revenge for the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, breached a Russian prison contractor's website and stole a database containing information on hundreds of thousands of Russian prisoners and their relatives. They also manipulated the online prison shop's prices and left pro-Navalny messages. The hackers claim to be a mix of nationalities, including Russian expatriates and Ukrainians, and are sharing the stolen data in the hope of uncovering the truth behind Navalny's death. This incident highlights the rise of politically motivated hacking, or "hacktivism," in the context of geopolitical tensions, particularly in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russian journalist Antonina Favorskaya, who covered the trials of Alexei Navalny and other dissidents, has been ordered to remain in custody pending an investigation and trial on charges of extremism. She is accused of involvement with an extremist group and faces up to six years in prison. Favorskaya's arrest is part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Russia, with several journalists and opposition figures being targeted by authorities. This comes amid international concern over the treatment of journalists in Russia, including the case of Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal who is awaiting trial on espionage charges.
Russian journalist Antonina Favorskaya, who covered the trials of Alexei Navalny and other dissidents, has been ordered to remain in custody pending an investigation and trial on charges of extremism. She is accused of involvement with an extremist group and faces up to six years in prison. Favorskaya's arrest has sparked outrage, with Navalny's spokeswoman stating that she was targeted for doing her job as a journalist. Her detention comes amid a broader crackdown on dissent in Russia, with several journalists and opposition figures being targeted by authorities.
Foreign ministers are backing new sanctions against Russia following the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Russian President Putin claimed to have agreed to a prisoner exchange involving Navalny before his death. The European Union is condemning Russia's holding of elections in Ukraine's occupied territories and hopes to finalize the sanctions in the coming days through a written procedure, possibly as early as Wednesday.
Former President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin was "probably" involved in the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was poisoned and later died in prison. Trump's comments came during an interview where he also praised Putin as "savvy" and "genius." Navalny's death has sparked international outrage and calls for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding his assassination.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to win the country's presidential election with an estimated 88% of the vote, amid allegations of attacks by Ukraine and criticism from international observers. The election, which lacked serious opposition candidates, has sparked protests and arrests across Russia. Putin's victory would make him Russia's longest-serving leader, but has drawn condemnation from the US and Germany, while supporters of opposition figure Alexei Navalny have called for protests. Putin also warned of a potential conflict with NATO, while a concert in Moscow is expected to celebrate his victory and mark 10 years since Russia's annexation of Crimea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims to have agreed to a prisoner swap involving opposition leader Alexei Navalny before his death in prison, with the condition that Navalny would not return to Russia. Putin's comments come after winning a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election, amidst opposition protests and accusations of election irregularities. Navalny's supporters organized protests against Putin, leading to arrests and incidents of dissent across Russia.
Berlin has become a center for anti-Putin protests as Russian citizens in Germany, including exiled opposition members, gathered to cast their votes in the presidential election. Younger Russians, many of whom fled their homeland after the invasion of Ukraine, clashed with older generations who support Putin. Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, voted in Berlin and expressed her intention to continue her husband's work. The German capital has emerged as a hub for Russia's opposition in exile, with hundreds of voters waiting for hours to cast their ballots despite the preordained nature of Putin's win.
Thousands of Russians protested outside polling stations in a symbolic move spurred by supporters of late dissident Alexei Navalny opposing President Vladimir Putin’s assured re-election, with Navalny's team describing their "Noon Against Putin" protest as a success. Despite tight controls and several cases of vandalism, many people also came out in support of Putin, with the country's three days of presidential voting believed by many to be fixed to ensure Putin's victory for a record-breaking six-year term, making him Russia's longest-serving leader.
Protests erupted at polling stations in Russia on the final day of voting, as supporters of the late opposition leader Alexey Navalny called for a show of opposition support. Lines grew rapidly at some polling stations, with reports of protests in several cities and even outside Russian embassies in Berlin and London. Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, called for simultaneous protests against Putin's expected reelection, while voting has seen acts of civil disobedience and numerous detentions. Putin is almost certain to win a fifth term, extending his rule until at least 2030, with the potential to stay in power until 2036.
Russian voters responded to opposition leader Alexei Navalny's call to protest Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule by forming long lines to vote against him at noon Sunday, despite warnings from authorities and severe repression of dissent. The "Noon Against Putin" protest, a futile but striking display of solidarity and dissent, aimed to counteract the Kremlin's message of Putin's massive support. Navalny's widow accused Putin of ordering his killing, and many Western leaders hold Putin responsible. The election, widely condemned as neither free nor fair, featured Kremlin-friendly candidates and limited opposition. The protest, while largely symbolic, demonstrated public anger and support for critics of Putin and the war, with similar demonstrations at Russian embassies abroad.