Aug 21 Daughter of influential Russian nationalist killed in Moscow car bombing By Jim Heintz, Associated Press The daughter of an influential Russian political theorist often referred to as “Putin’s brain” was killed in a car bombing on the outskirts of Moscow, authorities said Sunday. Continue reading
Mar 27 Watch 4:21 Russia's war tactics in Ukraine are throwback to the Chechnyan war Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its second month with no signs of an end or peace deal. Millions of Ukrainians have fled and indiscriminate bombing of cities and civilian centres continue, prompting comparisons with the Chechnyan war. Kimberly Marten,… Continue watching
Mar 23 Amid Russia's new crackdowns, small signs of defiance emerge By Associated Press Russia has unleashed a harsh crackdown on dissent over the past year by imprisoning opposition leader Alexei Navalny and silencing his supporters and his organization. Continue reading
Mar 22 Navalny sentenced to 9 years in prison by Russian court By Associated Press A judge also ruled Tuesday that Navalny would have to pay a fine of 1.2 million rubles (about $11,500). Continue reading
Mar 06 Russian attacks halt plans to evacuate Ukrainian civilians By Associated Press Russian forces stepped up overnight shelling of Ukrainian cities in the center, north and south of the country late Sunday, presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovich said. Continue reading
Jan 09 Kazakhstan says 164 killed in week of protests By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Most of the deaths — 103 — were in Almaty, the country's largest city, where demonstrators seized government buildings and set some afire, according to the ministry… Continue reading
Aug 21 Russian police detain journalists backing media freedom By Associated Press Russian police on Saturday detained several journalists who protested authorities’ decision to label a top independent TV channel as a “foreign agent.”… Continue reading
Jul 08 Taliban visit Moscow to say their wins don't threaten Russia By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press A delegation of the Taliban is visiting Moscow to offer assurances that their quick gains in Afghanistan don't threaten Russia or its allies in Central Asia. Continue reading
Apr 29 Top ally announces closing Navalny's offices amid crackdown By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press The Moscow prosecutor's office has petitioned a court to declare both the regional offices and Navalny's anti-corruption organization as extremist groups. The designation would outlaw their activities, expose members and supporters to lengthy prison terms. Continue reading
Mar 13 Police detain participants in Russian opposition forum By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Police in Moscow detained about 200 people participating in a forum of independent members of municipal councils on Saturday, an action that came amid a multi-pronged crackdown on dissent by Russian authorities. Continue reading