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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Comment on European allies report blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using toxin from poison dart frogs
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UK Says Russia Used Rare Dart Frog Toxin to Kill Alexei Navalny
British authorities allege exotic poison linked to tropical species was deployed in death of jailed opposition leader, intensifying diplomatic tensions
Bulgarian Spies Convicted in Operation Targeting Russian Journalist Roman Dobrokhotov
Convictions highlight the risks faced by investigative journalists exposing state-sponsored actions.
Political Turmoil in Slovakia Amid Russia Relations
Slovakia faces political unrest as opposition challenges the government over its ties with Russia.
Three of Navalny's lawyers have been sentenced to years in a penal colony for 'extremist activity'.
A Russian court has handed lengthy prison sentences to three lawyers associated with opposition leader Alexei Navalny for allegedly participating in an extremist group.
Russia Detains Navalny’s Lawyers on Extremism Charges Amid Political Tensions
The latest crackdown by Russian authorities raises concerns about the state of political repression and the rule of law.
Navigating Time: Unraveling the 2024 Person of the Year
Annually, TIME's Person of the Year offers a glimpse into those whose deeds have echoed worldwide, shaping the socio-political and economic realms. As 2024 comes to an end, the candidates for this prestigious title reflect a diverse spec...
Alexei Navalny's Posthumous Memoir Released Globally
Alexei Navalny's posthumous memoir 'Patriot' was released globally, detailing his life, activism, and imprisonment in Russia. Navalny began writing his memoir after surviving a poisoning attempt and worked on it until his death in captiv...
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Yulia Navalnaya Rejects Official Cause of Alexei Navalny's Death
Late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny’s wife, Yulia Navalnaya, has rejected the official finding that his death in February at an Arctic prison colony was due to a combination of illnesses. She insists he was deliberately left to die and...
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US Intel: Putin Likely Didn't Order Navalny's Death at That Moment
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, US intelligence agencies believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to have ordered opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death at an Arctic prison in February.
Unveiling Kremlin Secrets: The Navalny Case
Recent reports suggest that U.S. intelligence agencies believe Russian President Vladimir Putin likely did not order the assassination of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in February.
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov Detained on
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on Tuesday for taking "large-scale" bribes.
Austrian Ex-Official Arrested for Alleged Spying on Austria's Interior Ministry for Russia
An Austrian ex-security official, Egisto Ott, was arrested in March 2023 for suspected espionage on behalf of Russia.
Russia Jails Journalist and Detains Others for Criticizing Ukraine War
A Russian journalist was sentenced to two years in prison for criticizing Moscow's military actions in Ukraine.
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Navalny's Wife Says Wrote His Name On Ballot After Voting In Russian Presidential Poll
Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the late dissident Alexei Navalny, stated she wrote her husband's name on her ballot during the Russian presidential election in Berlin.
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Putin Critic Exiled Navalny Ally Attacked With Hammer In Lithuania
Leonid Volkov, a prominent figure associated with the now-deceased Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, was assaulted near his residence in Lithuania with a hammer.
67 People Marking Alexei Navalny's Funeral Detained By Russian Police, Says NGO
67 individuals were detained in Russia amid Alexei Navalny's memorial gatherings, as reported by the watchdog OVD-Info.
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Alexei Navalny Nearly Released in Prisoner Exchange, Confidant Claims
Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader, was reportedly on the verge of release through a prisoner exchange deal at the time of his death, according to his confidante Maria Pevchikh.
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Zelensky Says 31,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed In 2 Years Of War With Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky reports that 31,000 Ukrainian troops have perished over two years of conflict with Russia.
Biden Meets Putin Critic Navalny's Family In California
President Joe Biden met with the family of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in California, expressing condolences and discussing the U.S.'s new sanctions on Russia over Navalny's death.
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Alexei Navalny: UK sanctions Russian prison chiefs after activist's death
The UK has sanctioned six top Russian prison officials from the facility where dissident Alexei Navalny perished.
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Imprisoned Russian Opposition Figure Ilya Yashin Pledges to Fight On Despite Navalny's Death
Ilya Yashin, the incarcerated Russian opposition leader, promised to persist in his struggle for Russian democracy following the death of his fellow dissident Alexei Navalny in custody.
European Countries React to Navalny's Death by Summoning Russian Diplomats
European nations have summoned Russian envoys in response to the death of Alexei Navalny, a critic of the Kremlin, who died while imprisoned.
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EU Vows To Hold Putin "Accountable" After Meeting Alexei Navalny's Wife
The EU has pledged to hold Vladimir Putin responsible for the death of Alexei Navalny, as stated by the EU's foreign policy head, Josep Borrell, following a meeting with Navalny's widow, Yulia.
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