Alexey Navalny
Joe Biden Congratulated by Russian Opposition Leader, Not by Vladimir Putin
The president-elect has previously blamed Putin's regime for the poisoning of Alexey Navalny, vowing to work with allies to hold the Russian leader's government "accountable for its crimes."
Was Navalny's Poisoning Business as Usual—Or a Turning Point for Russia?
Russia's regime increasingly looks like the de-institutionalized and repressive autocracies of post-Soviet Asia.
Russia Says Accusations of Poisoning Navalny 'Cannot Be True'
Doctors at Charitè Hospital in Berlin confirmed that the Russian opposition leader was poisoned with a cholinesterase inhibitor substance.
German Doctors Refute Russia, Say Opposition Leader Navalny Was Poisoned
"Clinical findings indicate poisoning with a substance from the group of cholinesterase inhibitors. The specific substance involved remains unknown, and a further series of comprehensive testing has been initiated," Charité University Hospital in Berlin wrote in a tweet.
Anti-Putin Politician Facing Raid Flies Hard Drives Away With Drone
Novosibirsk's mayoral candidate Sergey Boyko filmed the drone outside his high-rise apartment block.
Putin's Bodyguard Challenged to Pillow Fight
The #ZolotowChallenge is sweeping the nation after he asked Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny for a fight.
Russia Detains 'More Than a Thousand' in Protests
Russian opposition activists mounted a day of protests on local polling day, off the back of mass public outrage at an increase of the country's retirement age.
Russia Lashes Out at Google Ahead of Election Protests
Kremlin critics are setting up rallies against one of Russia's least popular policies in years.
Putin's Four-Hour Q&A Ends and He Missed Big Questions
Putin had time to share his favorite "joke" about Donald Trump.
Pro-Putin Cossacks Whip Protesters, Then Get Flogged
The uniformed vigilantes who attacked anti-Kremlin protesters were not police officers but did not arouse the suspicion of authorities.
Satanists, Spies Turn Youth to Extremism: Putin Adviser
The head of Russia's security council blamed a wide range of groups for implanting "destructive views" in the minds of the youth.
Putin Foe Navalny Arrested Protesting Russia's 'Tsar'
Hundreds of people were arrested across Russia as Putin prepares for an unprecedented fourth term.
Ballot-Stuffing Videos Go Viral in Russia
Russian authorities threw out ballots in seven districts, but reports of voter fraud continued to mount.
Putin Will Rule Russia for a Quarter of a Century
By 2024, a generation of Russians will have known no other leader than Vladimir Putin. Only Josef Stalin has ruled post-imperial Russia for longer.
Russia's Election: Who Is Taking on Putin at the Polls?
Vladimir Putin is expected to win when Russia goes to the polls, the only question is by how much.
U.S. Brushes Off Escort's 'Bizarre' Trump-Russia Story
A Belarusian-born escort claims to have information for the Russian collusion probe.
What Does Jailed Russian 'Sex Expert' Know About Trump?
Nastya Rybka has offered to share information if the U.S. helps her get out of jail in Thailand.
Putin Stole My Phone, Kremlin Critic Navalny Declares
The lawyer and anti-corruption blogger is holding the Russian president personally responsible for the disappearance of his iPhone 7.
Pornhub Top Search in Russia Prompted by Navalny Video
The video, prompted by the revelations of a model, is under threat of being removed from other sites by authorities.
Putin's Top Critic Arrested as Russians Protest
Alexey Navalny issued a rallying call to Russians ahead of March's election in the country.
Putin Is Dragging Russia Into a Swamp, Says Navalny
The protest leader wants to launch rallies in over 80 cities to give Putin a wake-up call.
Russia Threatens Parents and Teachers of Protesters
More and more young people have been joining Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny on street marches.
Putin Hits Retirement Age In Russia
Russia's president has officially hit retirement age and his jailed critic wants him to embrace retirement.
Russian Protest Leader Gets Arrested, Ribs 'Old Putin'
Alexei Navalny has led two massive waves of protest across Russia this year, mobilizing the Russian youth. This time, police arrested him before he reached the rally.
Memes vs. Putin: The Russian Criticism Moscow Can't Ban
From Alexei Navalny's "crooks and thieves" jibe to the manatee that keeps waiting around, Russians have found innovative ways to criticize the government online.
Putin to Open Russia's School Year With Class: Report
After mass youth protests in the past year, Russia's leader will school the country's pupils on the country's future, according to multiple Kremlin sources.
15 Percent of Russians are 'Shit:' Kremlin Pollster
The head of Russia's state-run polling agency did not mince his words.
Putin Foe Navalny Needs 'Miracle' to Run for President
Navalny has rallied thousands to protests in Russia but the electoral commission says he has "no chance" of running in 2018.
Protesters Meet Historical Reenactors at Kremlin Walls
Moscow police arrested hundreds, including protest leader Alexei Navalny, who called for an anti-corruption march in the Russian capital.
Putin Foe Marches on Kremlin After Mayor's Warning
Alexei Navalny mobilized millions in March in an anti-corruption rally targeted at the Russian prime minister.