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'No Law in Russia': Navalny Supporters React After Court Rejects Jail Term
"The government's task is to scare you and then persuade you that you are alone. Our Voldemort in his palace also wants me to feel cut off," Putin critic Alexei Navalny said Saturday.
Russia Tells U.S. To Focus on Texas Rather than Oppose Their Gas Pipeline
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany has "nothing to do" with the U.S.
Alexei Navalny Overtakes Putin As Russia's Most Mentioned Politician
The opposition politician has been jailed following protests across Russia, but his profile has exploded on social media.
Putin 'Weaker by the Day' Says Navalny Ally as Campaign Steps up Fight
Executive director of Navalny's anti-corruption foundation, Vladimir Ashurkov, told Newsweek that "support for Putin is ebbing."
Vladimir Putin's Crackdown on Russia Protests Is Working, Poll Suggests
The Levada Center survey found more Russians expected protests but that fewer wanted to attend them.
Russian Man Who Communicates in Sign Language Fined For Chanting Slogans
Yevgeny Agafonov was arrested in St. Petersburg despite not taking part in the protests in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Navalny Allies Overflow Russia's Jails As Joe Biden Warns Vladimir Putin
Former U.S. ambassador to Moscow Michael McFaul told Newsweek that the U.S. should be not help the Russian opposition.
Navalny Calls Putin 'Underwear Poisoner' in Defiant Court Address
The Russian opposition leader had been arrested in Moscow upon arrival from Berlin where he had been treated for Novichok poisoning.
Biden Admin Pressures Putin, Blasts 'Harsh Tactics' Against Protesters
The Kremlin responded by accusing the U.S. and Secretary of State Blinken of "crude interference" in their domestic affairs.
Kremlin Steps up Propaganda as Russia Braces for More Navalny Protests
Demonstrations in support of the jailed Kremlin critic are expected to take place on Sunday in at least 53 cities across Russia.
Russia Woman Arrested for Anti-Putin Snowman Rally Repeats Her Protest
Elena Kalinina, from the Arkhangelsk region, put anti-Putin slogans on placards and hung them around the necks of snowmen outside her house.
Russian Media Deflects Navalny Protests as Voice of America Amplifies Them
Russian and foreign media saw different causes in the protests calling for the release of opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
Hundreds Arrested in Russia Protests Demanding Release of Alexei Navalny
Demonstrations from Moscow to Vladivostok took place on Saturday calling for the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
TikTok Inspires Russian Youth to Protest Against Vladimir Putin
Russia's media watchdog has asked the video-sharing app to clamp down on posts calling for young people to attend nationwide protests on Saturday.
'Putin's Palace' Video by Poisoned Kremlin Critic Viewed by Millions
Navalny was arrested on Sunday after he arrived in Moscow from Berlin, where he had been treated for Novichok poisoning
Russia Optimistic That Joe Biden Will Extend New START Nuclear Weapons Deal
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said "it is only possible to welcome" a U.S. move to extend the arms reduction treaty, which expires on February 5.
Russia Security Chief Calls On Biden to Drop 'Aggressive' Rhetoric
The former Russian president said he is pessimistic a Biden presidency would mean better ties between Washington and the Kremlin.
Vladimir Putin Says Trump 'Is Not going to Depart From the Political Life'
The Russian president was speaking during his annual marathon press conference which took place virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Putin Gave 'Direct Order' to Kill Me, Says Russia's Alexei Navalny
The opposition leader told Spanish paper El Pais: "Putin wants to be the czar of Russia. He doesn't like anyone who opposes him."
Russia Vows 'Retaliatory Measures' After Dutch Expel Diplomats For Spying
The Netherlands said that the two Russians were seeking information on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and nanotechnology.
U.S. Election Shows 'Crisis of Public Trust,' Says Russia's Deputy PM
Andrei Belousov made the comments as the Kremlin spokesman said it was too early to congratulate Joe Biden as the winner of the U.S. election.
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."
Russian Newspaper Asks 'Is Biden So Terrifying?'
Russian policy makers and media will be hoping that a change of U.S. president could mean better ties between Washington, D.C., and Moscow.
Russian Media on U.S. Election: "A Choice Between the Bad and the Very Bad"
Russian politicians and media hold little hope that ties between Moscow and Washington will improved regardless of the election's final outcome.
Trump COVID-19 Adviser Says He Was Duped Into Russian State TV Appearance
Scott Atlas told RT Saturday that government lockdown measures, and to a lesser extent coronavirus, are what's really killing people.
Trump Is a 'Weak President,' Has Damaged the West: Former Russian Diplomat
Former Russian foreign minister Igor Ivanov said Trump has been unable to revive U.S.-Russian ties despite his warmth towards President Vladimir Putin.
Russia Will Be Blamed Whoever Wins the U.S. Election, Ambassador Says
Russian officials have repeatedly framed complaints about election meddling as fake news and Russophobia.
Russia Vows to Retaliate If U.S. Senators Sanction Navalny Poisoning
U.S. senators have introduced a bi-partisan bill titled the "Holding Russia Accountable for Malign Activities Act of 2020."
Vladimir Putin Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The Russian head of state was named as a candidate for the award by Russian writer Sergey Komkov.
Russian Lawmaker Says Germany May Have Been Behind Navalny Attack
State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said foreign operators such as German intelligence agents may have poisoned the Kremlin critic.