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Russia

Navalny supporters urged to protest in courtyards to avoid police

Supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are being urged to rally from residential courtyards to avoid a police crackdown.

09/02/2021

Living

The trash mountains being turned into sustainable fashion in Russia

We find out more about the process behind 99Recycle’s sustainable fashion strategy.

09/02/2021

Russia

Russia's COVID-linked death toll increases after statistical change

According to Rosstat, 162,429 people died with COVID-19 last year in Russia — much higher than the 77,068 deaths reported by Russian officials.

08/02/2021

Destinations

Why Moscow is a 'truly cinematic' city to explore

We take to the streets of Russia's capital city to find out all about culture, food and traditions in Moscow.

08/02/2021

Russia

Russia protests: Moscow prisons overcrowded after weeks of arrests

Russia protests: Moscow prisons overcrowded after weeks of arrests

08/02/2021

Russia

Russia does not want constructive dialogue with Europe, says Borrell

"We will discuss these issues with my fellow EU foreign ministers. As ever, it will be for member states to decide the next steps, and yes, these could include sanctions. "

07/02/2021

Russia

Gay couple in 'mortal danger' in Chechnya after arrest in Russia — NGO

The couple are reportedly being held by security services in Chechnya, renowned for persecuting gay people, after being forcibly returned from Russia.

07/02/2021

Russia

Russia expels European diplomats over attending pro-Navalny protests

Russia expels diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden amid claims they took part in pro-Navalny protests.

05/02/2021

Russia

Alexei Navalny slams Kremlin 'PR project' in court defamation case

The Russian opposition figure jailed earlier this week says charges that he slandered a World War II veteran are also politically motivated.

05/02/2021

Russia

Top ally of Alexei Navalny faces Russian Investigative Committee

Lyubov Sobol, Navalny's brother Oleg, and several other allies under house arrest, without access to the internet, for two months as part of a criminal investigation into the alleged breach of coronavirus restrictions.

04/02/2021

Russia

US and Russia extend nuclear weapons pact just before expiration

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START Treaty), imposes limits on Russian and US intercontinental missiles and bombers, but does not cover new types of weapons.

04/02/2021

Russia

Euroviews. Russians will look to EU's Borrell for stance on Navalny furore | View

Philippe Dam, from Human Rights Watch, on what EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell must tell Russia on his visit to Moscow this week.

03/02/2021

Russia

Hundreds detained in protests after Alexei Navalny given jail term

As many as 918 people were detained, according to the OVD-Info group that monitors arrests.

03/02/2021

Russia

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine 'has efficacy of 91.6% against COVID-19'

BREAKING: Russia's Sputnik V vaccine has an efficacy of 91.6% against COVID-19, according to a study published in The Lancet.

02/02/2021

Russia

EU leaders condemn Russia's jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

Russia’s penitentiary service alleged that Navalny violated the probation conditions of his suspended sentence from a 2014 money-laundering conviction that he has rejected as politically motivated.

02/02/2021

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Police chase and detain protesters in central Moscow

Police on Sunday detained protestors outside the Matrosskaya Tishina prison in Moscow, where jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny is supposedly being held.

31/01/2021

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Alexei Navalny allies take to Russian streets despite crackdown

Demonstrations took place across Russia in support of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny despite a crackdown by authorities.

31/01/2021

Russia

More than 5,000 arrested across Russia amid pro-Navalny protests

Moscow has been locked down and there is a heavy police presence in other Russian cities as tens of thousands of people protest to demand the release of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

31/01/2021

Russia

At least 12 die after a tractor collides with a bus in central Russia

Preliminary reports indicate that the tractor-trailer skidded and veered onto the opposite lane near Syzran in the Samara region.

30/01/2021

Russia

Navalny warns Russian regime as court rejects his appeal for release

The opposition leader used his court appearance to tell the Russian government: “Yes, you have the power now to put me in handcuffs, but it's not going to last forever.”

28/01/2021

Russia

Police raid offices and apartments of jailed Kremlin critic Navalny

The raids come after protests across Russia at the weekend demanding the release of Navalny.

27/01/2021

Green News

'Miracle cat' rescued from rubbish truck seconds before being crushed

Waste collectors in Russia were shocked to find an animal in a rubbish bag.

26/01/2021

Russia

Putin says lavish palace featured in Navalny video is 'manipulation'

The Russian president said that the only interesting moment of Navalny's investigation was the part about wineries that were reportedly also part of the estate.

26/01/2021

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Police clash with protesters at pro-Navalny demonstration

Thousands turned up to support Russia's jailed opposition figure. Police detained hundreds and were filmed hitting protesters.

23/01/2021

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Police detain protesters in Russia during pro-Navalny rallies

Russian police detained protesters in the far-eastern city of Vladivostok as multiple rallies were planned in support of Alexei Navalny across the country.

23/01/2021

Russia

More than 3,000 arrested in Russia at huge protests for Alexei Navalny

Thousands of people have gathered in various cities across Russia to demand the release of Alexei Navalny - Vladimir Putin's most prominent critic.

23/01/2021