Lyudmila Alexeyeva a human rights who has fight for the democratic rights in Russia, died Saturday in a Moscow hospital at the age of 91.
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Leading Crimean Attorney Detained on Trumped-Up Charges
Politically motivated Emil Kurbedinov, a prominent lawyer in Crimea who is instrumental in defending embattled activists detained on trumped up charges.
Russian Human Rights Defender Ponomarev Jailed
A Russian court has unjustly jailed one of the founders of Russia’s human rights movement, Lev Ponomarev, for a Facebook post about a peaceful protest.
EU Steps Up Fight Against ‘Fake News’ Ahead of Elections
EU authorities have asked Google, Facebook and Twitter to file monthly reports on eradicating “fake news” campaigns ahead of elections next year.
VIDEO: Russian Experts See Inevitable Collapse Of Putin’s System
Speakers shared their views of past events, current events, and the inevitable future Vladimir Putin has brought to the Russian Federation.
Court Jails 77-Year-Old Russian Rights Activist
A 77-year old Russian human rights activist was sentenced Wednesday by a Moscow court to 25 days in jail for calling for an unauthorized protest.
Defense Secretary Mattis Slams Russia, Alleges 2018 Vote Meddling
U.S. Jim Mattis accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday of being a “slow learner” who again tried to meddle in U.S. elections in November.
Ukrainian President Seeks NATO Support In Russia Dispute
Ukrainian President Petro is asking NATO allies to send naval ships to the Sea of Azov to aid his country and “provide security” amid tensions with Russia.
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.
The Problem With Russia’s Candidate for Interpol President
Interpol shouldn’t elect Russia’s candidate President as he lacks honesty, integrity and impartiality required for this position of international trust.