Russia politics

Russia politics

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a news conference following the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) leaders' summit in Astana, Kazakhstan October 14, 2022. Sputnik/Valery Sharifulin/Pool

Vladimir Putin is safe in power for now, but risks lie ahead, sources say

FILE PHOTO: A still image taken from video footage shows Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is accused of flouting the terms of a suspended sentence for embezzlement, inside a defendant dock during the announcement of a court verdict in Moscow, Russia February 2, 2021. Press service of Simonovsky District Court/Handout via REUTERS

Only 'language of power' and sanctions can free Navalny, ally says

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attends a hearing to consider an appeal against an earlier court decision to change his suspended sentence to a real prison term, in Moscow, Russia February 20, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Kremlin critic Navalny loses appeal against jail term

A participant holds a placard reading "One for all, all for one" during a rally in support of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow, Russia January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Russians set for candle-lit Valentine's Day protests after Navalny jailing

Law enforcement officers stand guard near a court building during a hearing to consider the case of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is accused of flouting the terms of a suspended sentence for embezzlement, in Moscow, Russia February 2, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Russian police detain people outside court before Navalny jail term hearing

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D-day for Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny with Russian court set to consider longer jail term

Demonstrators stand in front of law enforcement officers during a rally in support of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, as Saint Isaac's Cathedral is seen in the background, in Saint Petersburg, Russia January 31, 2021. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov

Russia detains more than 5,000 at protests backing jailed Kremlin critic Navalny

Law enforcement officers detain a man during a rally in support of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Saint Petersburg, Russia January 31, 2021. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov

Russia detains over 2,700 at protests against jailing of Kremlin critic Navalny

Law enforcement officers detain a man during a rally in support of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Vladivostok, Russia January 31, 2021. REUTERS/Yuri Maltsev

Russians join protests against jailing of Kremlin critic Navalny despite crackdown

A participant holds a placard reading "One for all, all for one" during a rally in support of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow, Russia January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Russia braces for new street protests against jailing of Kremlin critic Navalny

A participant holds a placard reading "One for all, all for one" during a rally in support of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow, Russia January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Police search Navalny’s Moscow flats, office ahead of fresh rallies

Russian and US state flags fly near a factory of Ford Sollers, a joint venture of US carmaker Ford with Russian partners, in Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad Region, Russia March 27, 2019. Reuters

Kremlin accuses US of meddling in affairs, but says ready to talk

Law enforcement officers clash with participants during a rally in support of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow, Russia January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Police crack down on Russian protests against jailing of Kremlin foe Navalny