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A well-known Russian dissident is moved from prison along with others, their destinations unknown

A lawyer for Ilya Yashin says the prominent Kremlin critic has been moved to an unknown destination from his prison where he was serving an 8 1/2-year sentence for criticizing Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

Kremlin Critic Kara-Murza Transferred To Prison Hospital

Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza has been transferred to a prison hospital and his lawyers have been denied access to him for two days, his wife said on Friday, raising fears for the dissident's fate.

International Business Times · Jul 5, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 847

As the war enters its 847th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2024

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Ilya Yashin: Jailed Navalny ally 'put in solitary confinement for removing his jacket at breakfast'

Friends of jailed Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin say Kremlin is attempting to ‘break’ his will

Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2024

'I know Putin can eliminate me': Russian opponent speaks out as election gets underway

IN THE PRESS – Friday, March 15: As millions of Russians head to the polls for the country's presidential election, Vladimir Putin opponent Ilya Yashin gives an interview to French newspaper Libération, detailing his fears of being killed. Also, Russian officials have come up with innovative ways to get young…

France 24 · Mar 15, 2024

Russian Dissidents Face Harsh Sentences Under Putin's Rule

Prominent Russian opposition figures face harsh sentences for speaking out against Putin's regime, reflecting a broader pattern of suppression.

I’m in a Russian prison. This is how my friend Alexei Navalny showed us Putin’s hypocrisy

Putin claims to embody faith and family values only to manipulate ordinary Russians. But my friend truly lived by them, says Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024

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‘More deaths are coming’: fears over fate of other Russian political prisoners after Navalny’s death

Critics of Ukraine war among dozens who may be at risk in penal system, say campaigners and journalists

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024

Navalny’s mother shown body and ‘blackmailed by authorities’ over funeral

Lyudmila Navalnaya says she was told to agree to secret burial as Kremlin appears to fear funeral turning into political action

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024

Russian Opposition Figures Speak Out Against Putin Regime

Opposition figures in Russia raise concerns about state-backed hit squads and political crackdowns, seeking justice amidst ongoing tensions.

Jailed Russian activist says he fears for his life after death of Navalny

Ilya Yashin says Vladimir Putin ordered murder of Alexei Navalny, as Russian state opens new criminal case against latter’s brother

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024

Navalny Mother Calls On Putin To Release Body

The mother of Alexei Navalny urged President Vladimir Putin to "immediately" release the body of her son in her first comments since his death in an Arctic prison.

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2024

Russian Opposition: Leaders Continuing Fight Despite Government Crackdown

Learn about key opposition figures in Russia after the death of Alexei Navalny, including Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Ilya Yashin.

Hard void to fill: Navalny’s death poses challenges for Russian opposition

The anti-corruption campaigner and opposition leader leaves a legacy of ‘the struggle for Russia’s better future’.

Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2024

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Reason · Feb 16, 2024

Alexei Navalny, RIP

Russia's most prominent opposition leader died in prison today, quite possibly murdered at Vladimir Putin's order.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

In Russia, more Kremlin critics are being imprisoned as intolerance of dissent grows

Russia under President Vladimir Putin has been closing in on those who challenge the Kremlin

Fortune · Oct 18, 2023

UK refused sanctioned Russian billionaire’s use of a personal driver because he was able to take the bus

Fridman's lawyers said he was also denied a $36,500 monthly allowance to maintain his $79 million North London Mansion.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Wagner chief walks free after armed revolt. Other Russians defying the Kremlin aren’t so lucky

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin led an armed rebellion against the Russian military — and got away with it

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France 24 · Apr 23, 2023

Last remaining voices of the Russian opposition are being silenced amid war in Ukraine

Voices raised against the Kremlin are increasingly being silenced as Russia this week handed jail sentences to two prominent opponents of the current regime: Russian-British national Vladimir Kara-Murza was handed a 25-year prison sentence on Monday and a Moscow court on Wednesday dismissed Ilya Yashin’s appeal.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2023

Russia crosses new lines in crackdown on Putin's enemies

With virtually all the Kremlin's opponents already jailed or in exile, and liberal press outlets and human rights groups forced to shut down, it might have appeared that years of repression in Russia had achieved their objective.

Reuters · Apr 19, 2023

Kremlin critic Yashin defiant after losing appeal against long jail term

Russian opposition activist Ilya Yashin on Wednesday predicted he would one day help build a "new and free Russia" after losing his appeal against an eight-and-a-half year prison sentence on a charge of spreading false information about the army.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Moscow court Kremlin critic's appeal of prison sentence

A Moscow court has dismissed a prominent Russian opposition figure’s appeal of his 8 1/2-year prison sentence for criticism of Russia’s actions in Ukraine

Reason · Apr 17, 2023

Russian Opposition Leader Vladimir Kara-Murza's Powerful Final Statement to the Court

He made it prior to being sentenced to 25 years in prison for speaking out against Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Opposition figure's sentence underlines Russian intolerance

The 25-year treason sentence imposed on prominent Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza on Monday was a particularly severe show of authorities’ intensifying intolerance of criticism of the war in Ukraine and other dissenting opinions

Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2023

Activists, everyday Russians and a soldier punished for war talk

Almost 500 Russians have been charged under wartime censorship laws. We look at 12 cases.

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