Tens of thousands of Russians took to the streets in protest to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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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.
Navalny Releases Major Investigation Into Putin’s Wealth
Navalny’s team has released a mammoth investigation into Vladimir Putin’s wealth, including a £1bn palace on the Black Sea.
Russian Authorities Jail Poisoned Putin Critic Navalny
Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition politician, was detained for 30 days pending a court hearing.
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.