Oct 01 Russia's Navalny accuses Putin of being behind his poisoning By David Rising, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press In his first interview since he fell ill on an Aug. 20 domestic flight in Russia, Navalny told Germany's Der Spiegel magazine that in his mind, "Putin was behind the attack."… Continue reading
Sep 23 Russia's Navalny released from German hospital after 32 days By David Rising, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press German chemical weapons experts have determined that he was poisoned with the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok — findings corroborated by labs in France and Sweden. Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH: Putin urges end to sanctions to boost world economy By Daria Litvinova, Angela Charlton, Associated Press In a somewhat muted speech for the often tough-talking Russian leader, Putin told the U.N.’s 75th anniversary gathering that countries need to work together better to fight the virus and other global problems. Continue reading
Sep 03 Russian spokesman says Germany has provided no proof of Navalny poisoning By Daria Litvinova, David Rising, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman brushed off allegations Thursday that the Kremlin was involved in poisoning Putin's most determined critic. Continue reading
Aug 27 Putin says Russia stands ready to offer security help to Belarus By Yuras Karmanau, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Belarus’ authoritarian president of 26 years, Alexander Lukashenko, is facing weeks of protests against his reelection to a sixth term in the Aug. 9 vote, which the opposition says was rigged. Continue reading
Aug 21 Russian opposition leader in coma to be flown to Berlin for treatment By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Russian doctors gave permission for Alexei Navalny to be transferred abroad for medical treatment, a senior physician said Friday. The reversal came after more than 24 hours of wrangling over Navalny's condition and treatment. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 7:36 Is Putin's 'paranoia' to blame for apparent poisoning of Russian opposition leader? Russia’s leading opposition figure is seriously ill in a Siberian hospital, the victim of a possible poisoning. Alexei Navalny is a crusading anti-corruption activist and aspiring politician who has been a thorn in President Vladimir Putin’s side for years. Nick… Continue watching
Aug 20 Russian opposition leader Navalny collapses in airplane in suspected poisoning By Associated Press, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press If true, he wouldn’t be the first prominent, outspoken Russian to be the target of toxic attack. Continue reading
Aug 11 Russia clears virus vaccine despite scientific skepticism By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 5:36 Russian voters appear to approve constitutional changes that could extend Putin's reign Initial results from Russia’s election indicate it will pave the way for President Vladimir Putin to retain power until 2036. Polls closed Wednesday after seven days of voting on a package of constitutional changes, including those that could allow Putin… Continue watching