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‘Record falsification’: Kremlin critics decry vote won by Russia’s Putin

Although Putin’s popularity among most Russians is not in doubt, observers say the recent election was far from fair.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2024

‘They killed him’: Was Putin’s critic Navalny murdered?

Pro-Kremlin media have said Alexey Navalny had a blood clot. But critics say his death in jail was suspicious.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2024

‘God of war’: Russian Orthodox Church stands by Putin, but at what cost?

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church is the president’s spiritual leader, but he risks losing global clout.

Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2024

Will Russia’s Putin benefit from Prigozhin’s presumed plane crash death?

The Wagner Group leader was listed as a passenger of a plane that crashed on Wednesday, but his death is unconfirmed.

Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2023

‘My Fears and Hatred’: Navalny lambasts the 1990s democrats of Russia

Jailed opposition leader slams those charged with rebuilding Russia’s politics and economy after the Soviet collapse.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2023

Igor Strelkov: Moscow targets a pro-war Russian who criticised Putin

Igor Strelkov raged against the president after the Wagner mutiny, and could now face years in jail.

Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2023

Shoigu: Who is the Russian defence chief, detested by Wagner?

The general was once seen as being President Putin’s successor. Now his credibility is in question, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2023

Belarus role in Russia-Wagner feud ‘boosts Lukashenko’s clout’

President Alexander Lukashenko has trumpeted his ‘peacekeeping’ role in quelling the Wagner rebellion in Russia.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2023

Does Prigozhin, Russia’s Wagner chief, have political ambitions?

The Wagner leader is becoming a recognisable public figure in Russia and has staked out a niche among conservatives.

Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2023

Nova Kakhovka dam blast: Is Russia trying to freeze the war?

Russia could have blown up the dam in an effort to stall Ukraine’s counteroffensive, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023