Vladimir Putin

Navalny’s mother appeals to Putin for release of son’s body

By Emma Burrows, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

Lyudmila Navalnaya and her son's lawyers went to law enforcement agencies and the morgue where the body is believed to be held in the Arctic region, but were unable to get them to turn it over or say where it…

Analysis: What are the potential geopolitical implications of Russia’s purported space weapon?

By Spenser A. Warren, The Conversation

Russia isn’t likely to put nuclear missiles in space, but their reported anti-satellite weapon is just as alarming. An expert on nuclear strategy explains.

Navalny’s widow says she will continue his fight against the Kremlin

By Associated Press

Fighting back tears, Yulia Navalnaya accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of killing her husband in the remote prison and vowed to punish him and other alleged perpetrators.

Hundreds detained in Russia while mourning death of Alexei Navalny, vocal Putin critic

By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

Over 400 people were detained in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died at a remote Arctic penal colony, a prominent rights group reported Sunday.

Russia says imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died

By Associated Press

The Federal Prison Service said in a statement that Alexei Navalny, the fiercest foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin, felt unwell after a walk on Friday and lost consciousness. An ambulance arrived to try to rehabilitate him, but he died.

Former Amb. Volker condemns Trump’s comments on not protecting NATO allies

By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn

At a campaign event, Donald Trump claimed he told a NATO member that he would withhold U.S. help and encourage Russia “to do whatever the hell they want'' to countries that are “delinquent.” European leaders condemned the comments as reckless…

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Russian destruction of Mariupol detailed in new report calling for Putin war crime charges

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

One of the most brutal Russian attacks against Ukraine took place in Mariupol two years ago. Human Rights Watch, in collaboration with two other organizations, released a report detailing what happened and who in Russia was responsible. Nick Schifrin reports.

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An antiwar politician is trying to run against Putin. Russian election officials just rejected his bid

By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

The move by the Central Election Commission provides an even smoother path for President Vladimir Putin to win a fifth term in power.

Russia says former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has interviewed Putin

By David Bauder, Emma Burrows, Associated Press

It's Putin's first interview to a Western media figure since his full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago.

Putin casts the Ukraine conflict as a fight for Russia’s survival as he seeks reelection next month

By Associated Press

Speaking at a meeting with arms industries workers Friday in the city of Tula south of Moscow, Putin declared that the vast majority of Russians support his course.