Feb 22 Mother of Kremlin critic Navalny says she's resisting pressure to agree to a secret burial By Associated Press Speaking in a video statement from the Arctic city of Salekhard, Lyudmila Navalnaya said investigators have allowed her to see her son's body in the city morgue. Continue reading
Jan 26 Creating a dilemma for the Kremlin, an unlikely challenger to Putin brings a rare show of defiance By Emma Burrows, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 12 Kremlin further isolates Navalny as key ally raises alarm over missing opposition leader By Associated Press Prison officials said he has been moved from the colony where he has been serving a 19-year term on charges of extremism, but they didn’t say where he went. Continue reading
Oct 13 Alexei Navalny's lawyers detained in latest Russian crackdown on political prisoners By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press For many political prisoners in Russia, regular visits from lawyers — especially in remote regions — are a lifeline that allows them to keep their loved ones informed about their well-being, as well as report and push back against abuse… Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 9:43 What's next for Russia and Wagner Group in Africa following death of Prigozhin By Nick Schifrin For many, the fiery demise of Yevgeny Prigozhin was foretold two months ago after his failed mutiny against Russian President Vladimir Putin. But Prigozhin and his mercenary Wagner Group were an important expeditionary force for the Kremlin in Africa. Nick… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 1:57 News Wrap: U.S. Marine Corps aircraft crashes in Australia, killing 3 In our news wrap Saturday, three U.S. Marines died in an aircraft crash in Australia, Florida is bracing for Tropical Storm Idalia heading toward the state, Russia confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin died in Wednesday’s plane crash outside Moscow, and hundreds… Continue watching
Aug 23 Top Russian general linked to Prigozhin dismissed, state media reports By Associated Press Russian media reports that Gen. Sergei Surovikin, a former commander of Moscow's forces in Ukraine who was linked to the leader of an armed rebellion, has been dismissed from his job as chief of the air force. Continue reading
Aug 04 Russian court sentences imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to additional 19 years By Associated Press MELEKHOVO, Russia (AP) — A Russian court convicted imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of extremism and sentenced him to 19 years in prison Friday. Navalny is already serving a nine-year term on a variety of charges that he… Continue reading
Jul 04 Russia open to talks over potential prisoner swap for detained American reporter Evan Gershkovich By Associated Press The Kremlin is holding the door open for contacts with the U.S. regarding a possible prisoner exchange that could potentially involve jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 3:53 Russia drops charges against mercenary group as Putin attempts to project order By Lisa Desjardins, Tommy Walters Russia’s security services said Tuesday it would close the criminal case against the mutineers who led a stunning but short-lived revolt over the weekend. In eastern Ukraine, Kyiv's offensive continues but a devastating Russian missile strike struck a shopping center… Continue watching