Putin will have Trump to thank for election victory in Russia’s rubber-stamp parliament ANALYSIS: Sam Kiley, world affairs editor, explains the significance of the insignificant Russian Duma elections The Independent UK · Sep 18
Ukraine war was Putin's 'fatal mistake' says Russian politician exiled in Paris Russian politician and prominent Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin was forced to flee Russia when he found himself barred from running for election and facing imprisonment. Two weeks after arriving in Paris, he spoke to RFI about the circumstances of his exile. Radio France Internationale · Aug 19
Exiled Putin critic says push for peace put him in danger PARIS - Veteran Russian politician Boris Nadezhdin never planned to flee to France. Bangkok Post · Aug 14
Putin Election Rival Boris Nadezhdin Fled Russia After His Travel Ban Mysteriously Disappeared Boris Nadezhdin, a prominent Russian opposition politician, fled to France after his travel ban was mysteriously lifted, highlighting the Kremlin's crackdown on dissent ahead of upcoming elections. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Kremlin critic leaves Moscow for Paris after ban from running for election Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has left the country after being prevented from standing in September’s parliamentary elections, becoming the latest prominent Kremlin critic to move abroad amid an intensifying crackdown on dissent. Radio France Internationale · Aug 5
Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato Now UK envoy Valery Zaluzhnyi quoted as saying Ukraine can’t meet military standards needed to join alliance; Kyiv largely stalls Moscow’s advances, data suggests. What we know on day 1,623 The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
Anti-war politician flees Russia amid pre-election crackdown on dissent Boris Nadezhdin, who gained prominence after standing against Putin in 2024, says he is now in France The Guardian - UK · Aug 3
Anti-war politician and Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin flees Russia for France Kremlin critic and anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin – who openly criticised President Vladimir Putin and Moscow's Ukraine offensive – said Monday he had fled Russia for Paris. Nadezhdin was recently detained outside Moscow and blocked from running for parliament. Russia's clampdown on dissent has left most critics in jail, in… France 24 · Aug 3
Ukraine war briefing: Russia behind deadly strike on cargo ship, says Ukraine, as Putin thanks North Korea Cargo ship attack kills six people; Russian president tells visiting foreign minister that Moscow will ‘never forget’ Pyongyang’s support. What we know on day 1,608 The Guardian - AU · Jul 20
Ukraine war briefing: Protests of Fedorov’s dismissal continue as Zelenskyy tries to repair rift with Poland Thousands gather outside presidential office for second day, following surprise government reshuffle. What we know on day 1,606 The Guardian - AU · Jul 18
'Absurd': Putin critic Boris Nadezhdin found guilty in 'extremist symbols' case, barring him from parliamentary race Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin was convicted of displaying extremist symbols. This ruling prevents him from contesting upcoming parliamentary elections in Russia. Nadezhdin had previously criticized President Vladimir Putin and the Ukraine war. Another Putin critic, Ilya Remeslo, was also arrested on charges of spreading false military information. Russian authorities… The Times of India · Jul 17
Russia fines anti-war politician in chaotic court hearing DOLGOPRUDNY, Russia - A Russian court fined anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin $13 on Friday for displaying “extremist symbols”, delivering the ruling moments after paramedics performed a cardiogram on him in court because of his extreme high blood pressure. Bangkok Post · Jul 17
Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent Anger and frustration is growing in Russia over government restrictions on the internet that have disrupted daily life, hurt businesses and brought condemnation from both Kremlin critics and supporters alike The Independent UK · Apr 9
Politics Makes Its Mark On Dating In Putin's Russia Sitting at a cafe in Moscow, Yulia swiped through a carousel of men on her phone's dating app, trying to guess if the people in the pictures shared her views. International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024 Putin had to contrive a ‘landslide’ – because he knows cracks are showing in Russian society The Kremlin will use this victory to justify an intensified war. But even the state news agency reported election rebellion, says Russia expert Samantha de Bendern
The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024 It’s ‘Ra-Ra-Ras-Putin’ in the Russian election The Russian presidential election seems a well-orchestrated drama
France 24 · Mar 15, 2024 Russia's presidential election: Three Putin challengers but little suspense President Vladimir Putin faces just three rivals in Russia's March 15-17 presidential election after anti-war candidates were barred from running. But Leonid Slutsky, Nikolai Kharitonov and Vladislav Davankov do not pose much of a challenge for the Russian leader, who is all but guaranteed to secure another six-year term.
Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024 ‘Do I vote? Hell no’: Russia heads to predictable presidential election Putin is all but certain to win, but some refuse to engage in the political process as others plan protest votes.
Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2024 Russia’s presidential election: Putin, power, the possibility of protests The 71-year-old president is all but certain to win another term in a vote that begins on March 15.
Top News · Mar 4, 2024 Russian Supreme Court Bars Liberal Politician From Presidential Election Russia's Supreme Court upholds disqualification of liberal politician Boris Nadezhdin from presidential race, citing invalid signatures and limited opposit...
International Business Times · Mar 1, 2024 Massive Turnout In Moscow As Navalny's Funeral Takes Place Amid Security Concerns Despite the absence of an explicit ban, signs pointed towards authorities treating the funeral with suspicion, with reports of detention vans present at the scene.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2024 Alexei Navalny funeral draws thousands to heavily policed Moscow church Western diplomats attend as chanting crowd pays tribute to opposition leader who died in Arctic penal colony
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024 Tuesday briefing: Is Alexei Navalny’s widow Yulia Navalnaya now his political heir? In today’s newsletter: After the Russian opposition activist’s death in a penal colony, his wife declares her intention of continuing his work. Can she, or anyone else, fill the void?
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024 ‘Some buy the propaganda. Many have changed their minds’: life in Russia after the invasion The day-to-day within Putin’s regime has changed dramatically – some have profited, but dissenters remain
Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 723 As the war enters is 723rd day, these are the main developments.