Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition politician, was detained for 30 days pending a court hearing.
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Alexei Navalny is a Russian lawyer and political and financial activist. He has gained prominence in Russia as a critic of corruption and of Russia's dictator Vladimir Putin. Also check out our section on Political Dissidents or our articles on Russia and Vladimir Putin.
The terrible déjà vu of the Navalny poisoning
Although suspected of being involved, the Russian government has launched a probe into the alleged poisoning of prominent politician Alexei Navalny.
Nearly 400 Arrested in Moscow Free Speech Protest
Russian police have detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny and hundreds of other people who attended a Moscow protest to call for retribution.
Putin Critic Browder Facing New Charge From Russia
Russian prosecutors announced new criminal charges against U.S.-born Kremlin foe Bill Browder on Monday, sounds alarm on Interpol.
Did Russia Violate Navalny’s Rights? European Court To Rule
Russia is awaiting a European court ruling on whether it violated the rights of opposition leader Alexei Navalny when arresting him on repeated occasions.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Barred From Leaving Russia
Russian opposition leader Alexei stopped at border, barred from leaving Russia court for hearing at the European Court for Human Rights in France.
Jailed Twice in Two Months, Russian Dissident Navalny Free Again
Authorities have turned up the heat on Vladimir Putin’s main opposition since the Russian president’s approval ratings took a beating over pension reforms.
Russian Opposition Leader Detained in Moscow Once Again
Russian opposition leader Navalny detained in Moscow, two months after his release from prison for organizing protests against the government of President.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Released From Jail
Navalny was freed Thursday after serving a 30-day jail sentence for his role in organizing massive protests
To obstruct mayor critical of Putin, Russia just cancels the vote
Regional lawmakers voted Tuesday to cancel direct elections in Russia’s fourth-largest city, a move condemned by the mayor, a critic of President Vladimir Putin