Alexei Navalny

Will return to Russia one day to run for president when...: Navalny's widow

"My political opponent is Vladimir Putin. And I will do everything to make his regime fall as soon as possible," Navalnaya told the BBC. 

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Alexei Navalny’s posthumous memoir predicts Russian President Putin's downfall: 'It will crumble and collapse'

"I will spend the rest of my life in prison and die here," Navalny wrote on March 22, 2022. "There will not be anybody to say goodbye to... All anniversaries will be celebrated without me. I'll…

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Putin critic Alexei Navalny awarded Dresden Peace Prize posthumously 

The Friends of Dresden have been awarding the Dresden Prize on the anniversary of the city's destruction in World War II since 2010.

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US accuses Russia of using chemical weapons against Ukraine, links violation to Alexei Navalny poisoning

Alleging the violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, a statement from the US State Department claimed that Moscow has also been using "riot control agents (tear gas) as a method of warfare…

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Two Russian journalists detained over ‘extremism’ after allegedly working for Navalny group

The two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin have denied the charges against them and would be detained for a minimum of two months before any trials begin. 

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‘Love you more and more,’ Navalny’s last message for his wife Yulia. Who is she?

Alexei Navalny wife: Yulia Navalnaya, 47, has been described as Russia’s ‘first lady’ of the opposition. Yulia met Navalny in the summer of 1998 during holidays in Turkey. The…

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Explained | The many lives of Alexei Navalny: The Russian opposition leader who survived, till now

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny: Navalny was often seen as an 'irritant' to Putin. One who refused to quit and kept going on. In spite of a number of impediments in his…

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Alexei Navalny, the embattled Putin critic, now reported dead: What you need to know

All You Need To Know About Alexei Navalny: Alexei Navalny rose to prominence by writing hard-hitting columns against Russian President Vladimir Putin as a lawyer. In his blogs,…

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'Brutal murder': World reacts to reports of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's death

Alexei Navalny Death News: As of now, Navalny's team is yet to confirm reports of Alexei Navalny's death. Even as the world awaits confirmation, the reports of his death have…

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Kremlin critic Navalny makes first appearance on screen during court hearing since moving to new jail

Navalny was transferred to a “special regime” penal colony, the highest security level of prisons in Russia, above the Arctic Circle last month

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‘I’m fine’: Kremlin critic Navalny after his transfer to penal colony beyond Arctic Circle

After his whereabouts had been unknown for over two weeks, Alexei Navalny was tracked down to the penal colony called 'Polar Wolf', his spokesperson told the news agency Reuters. 

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US calls out Russia over its 'malicious targeting' of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

Decrying the "malicious targeting" of Alexei Navalny, a State Department spokesperson said that Washington joins Navalny's family and supporters "in calling for his immediate release, without…

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Russia’s former minister says ‘no coincidence’ as Putin’s rival Navalny remains absent from court hearings

Navalny's team said that the Russian opposition leader has been missing for 17 days and his whereabouts are currently unknown

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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny jailed for 19 more years on series of new charges

The court in the IK-6 penal colony in Russia’s Melekhovo, which is about 235 kilometres east of the capital Moscow, held the trial on six separate criminal charges, which included inciting and…

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Crackdown on Putin critics: Navalny’s aide imprisoned for 'participating in an extremist' organisation

Vadim Ostanin, a trained lawyer, carried out "legal political work" for Alexei Navalny's organisation and has been sentenced for "participating in an extremist" organisation

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Russia wants Kremlin critic Navalny in jail for 20 years

Alexei Navalny has been accused of links with extremist elements. It is expected that a verdict over the case would come on August 4

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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny faces decades in prison for 'rehabilitating Nazi ideology' and other crimes

The trial starts Monday. It will be conducted in the maximum-security IK-6 penal colony in Melekhovo, located approximately 250 kilometres (155 miles) east of Moscow, where Kremlin critic Alexei…

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Russian opposition leaders meet in Brussels, fail to unite against Putin. Here's why

Russian opposition leaders gathered in Brussels to plot a path back to democracy, with Putin's main rivals in jail or exiled and squabbling about how to move forward.

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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's 109 supporters, including underage child arrested by Russian police

In its statement, the monitoring group OVD-Info said that people have been detained in 23 cities across Russia. The number of individuals arrested as of 10:42 pm Moscow time (1942 GMT) stood at…

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Western powers considering action on Russia over its chemical weapon use: US ambassador to OPCW

US envoy Joseph Manso said that "we're going to keep looking for what the right tools are to bring Russia into compliance. It is not something we're going to forget about"

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Russia's brutal repression of dissent: Kremlin critic Navalny found guilty of embezzlement

Researchers allege that Navalny stole several million dollars in donations given to his political organisations for personal use

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Is Navalny a terrorist? Russia adds Kremlin critic, allies to 'terrorists' list; US, EU condemn the move

This decision places them on the same footing as right-wing nationalist groups and foreign 'terrorist' groups, including the Taliban and the Islamic State extremist group

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Russia's Navalny wins Sakharov prize, EU's top human rights award 

Every year, the Sakharov Prize, named after Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, is presented to people working for human rights or democracy.

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At OPCW, 45 nations push Russia for answers on Navalny poisoning

Western governments claim that opposition leader Navalny was poisoned with an old Soviet-era nerve agent, known as Novichok, last August in Russia

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Alexander Litvinenko: Russia responsible for assassination of ex-spy, European court rules

In 1998, Litvinenko, who had previously served in both the FSB and the KGB, went public with charges that he had been asked to investigate the possibility…

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Yulia Navalnaya, exiled Russians in Berlin chant ‘No to Putin!’ in anti-war protest

In a statement, protesters made their demands clear, calling for "the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, the trial of Vladimir Putin as a war criminal, and the release of all…

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Will return to Russia one day to run for president when...: Navalny's widow

"My political opponent is Vladimir Putin. And I will do everything to make his regime fall as soon as possible," Navalnaya told the BBC. 

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Alexei Navalny’s posthumous memoir predicts Russian President Putin's downfall: 'It will crumble and collapse'

"I will spend the rest of my life in prison and die here," Navalny wrote on March 22, 2022. "There will not be anybody to say goodbye to... All anniversaries will be celebrated without me. I'll…

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Putin critic Alexei Navalny awarded Dresden Peace Prize posthumously 

The Friends of Dresden have been awarding the Dresden Prize on the anniversary of the city's destruction in World War II since 2010.

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US accuses Russia of using chemical weapons against Ukraine, links violation to Alexei Navalny poisoning

Alleging the violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, a statement from the US State Department claimed that Moscow has also been using "riot control agents (tear gas) as a method of warfare…

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Two Russian journalists detained over ‘extremism’ after allegedly working for Navalny group

The two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin have denied the charges against them and would be detained for a minimum of two months before any trials begin. 

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US intel suggests Putin unlikely to have ordered Navalny's killing: Report

Alexei Navalny's death: US intelligence agencies believe Russian President Vladimir Putin likely didn't order the killing of opposition figure Alexei Navalny at an Arctic prison…

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Navalny’s retaliation? Hackers allegedly breach massive Russian prisoner database

Hackers in Russia have reportedly stolen sensitive data containing information on Russian prisoners.

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After Navalny’s death, wife of another Putin critic fears for his safety

 

Vladimir Kara-Murza, known for his criticism of Russia's military intervention in Ukraine and his advocacy for Western sanctions against Moscow, received a 25-year prison sentence in…

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Russia presidential election: Alexei Navalny’s wife casts vote from embassy in Berlin

Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh posted pictures on X of Navalnaya standing in line in Berlin where Russians queued up to vote 

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Prisoner exchange negotiations were ‘underway’ with Kremlin before Navalny’s death: Report

The negotiations involved Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, as well as former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton in the early stages. Abramovich has been sanctioned in the West and mostly…

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Alexei Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya calls for big protest on Russian election day

Navalnaya has previously accused Putin of killing her husband and vowed to continue his work, while urging his supporters to support her 

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More than 40 countries call for international probe into death of Kremlin critic Navalny

The call by the EU official was made on behalf of 27 countries of the EU bloc and 16 other countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and Ukraine.

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Alexei Navalny’s mother pays tribute at his grave a day after massive funeral turnout

Alexei Navalny death: Navalny's mother visited his grave on Saturday (March 2) after his funeral drew thousands on Friday (March 1).

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Alexei Navalny funeral: Putin's fierce critic buried in Moscow amid tight security

Alexei Navalny funeral: Thousands bid farewell to Alexei Navalny in Moscow amid heavy security. Despite hurdles, his funeral proceeded, attended by dignitaries and supporters. …

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Alexei Navalny's funeral: Family struggles to find hearse to drive body to church

Navalny's funeral will be held in Maryino, on the outskirts of Moscow and the memorial service will take place at the Church of the Icon of Our Lady Quench My Sorrows 

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Navalny's wife again says 'mobster' Putin killed her husband, claims he was 'tortured'

Yulia called the Russian president a ‘leader of an organised criminal gang’, which also includes poisoners and assassins

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Alexei Navalny’s funeral to take place on March 1 in Moscow, his team says

Alexei Navalny death: Supporters of late Russian opposition figure have declared that his funeral service is set to be held at a church located in southern Moscow this upcoming…

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‘Noon against Putin’: Navalny ally urges Russians to join election day protest in Kremlin critic’s memory

Russian Presidential Election 2024: With the disqualification of two anti-war candidates on technical grounds and three candidates who support the president, Putin is expected to…

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Alexei Navalny was supposed to be ‘released’ in prisoner swap, his ally claims

Chief of Ukraine’s intelligence Kyrylo Budanov said on Sunday (Feb 25) that Navalny died from a blood clot 

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Russia celebrates Valentine's Day by forming human chains in support for Navalny's wife

Instead of spending Valentine's Day with their partners, Russian women decided to step out in the starry night and show support for Yulia Navalnaya, wife of jailed Kremlin critic,

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Russians take to streets to protest against Putin after Navalny's arrest

Almost after a week of Alexei Navalny's arrest, Russians have ignored warnings of the Putin government and have come out in support of the Kremlin critic

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