World Aug 03 A Putin critic leaves Russia after he is barred from running for parliament By Associated Press
World Feb 08 An antiwar politician is trying to run against Putin. Russian election officials just rejected his bid The move by the Central Election Commission provides an even smoother path for President Vladimir Putin to win a fifth term in power. By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press
World Jan 26 Creating a dilemma for the Kremlin, an unlikely challenger to Putin brings a rare show of defiance This is a rare sign of protest, defiance and optimism in a country that has seen a crackdown on dissent since its troops rolled into Ukraine nearly two years ago. By Emma Burrows, Associated Press