Two Russian journalists arrested on “extremism” charges linked to Alexei Navalny’s group. Detentions part of broader crackdown on dissent and independent media in Russia. Concerns grow over freedom of press and human rights violations in Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, have been arrested on “extremism” charges. … Read more
U.S. intelligence suggests Putin probably didn’t order Navalny’s killing. Despite suspicions, assessment considers Navalny’s history of being targeted by Russian authorities. Conclusion drawn from a range of information, including classified intelligence and public facts. Eko hot blog reports that Reports from U.S. intelligence agencies suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn’t order the killing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that world leaders have reacted to the sudden death of jailed Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, blaming the country’s leader, Vladimir Putin, for the development. The Russian prison service disclosed Nalvany’s demise Friday afternoon. The service said Navalny “felt unwell after a walk” and “almost immediately” lost … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that jailed Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has died. The Russian prison service disclosed the development Friday afternoon. The service said Navalny “felt unwell after a walk” and “almost immediately” lost consciousness. It said it was investigating his “sudden death.” In a statement, the Federal Penitentiary Service … Read more
The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on senior Russian government officials and Russian entities in response to what U.S. officials said was Moscow’s attempt to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a nerve agent. The announcement, made by senior Biden administration officials, marked a sharp turn away from former President Donald Trump’s reluctance to … Read more
Russia’s constitution allows it to defy decisions enforced by international treaties if they contradict its basic laws Europe’s rights court told Russia on Wednesday to release jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny out of concern for his life, but Moscow swiftly rejected the call. Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s most outspoken critic, was arrested and jailed upon … Read more
Doctor At the time, Murakhovsky had only certified that Navalny was suffering from a metabolic disorder, not the effects of poisoning. You May Also Like Biden’s Team Calls For Release Of Russian Activist Navalny Russia’s Navalny Leaves German Hospital After 32 Days A Russian doctor who treated leading opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, after the poison … Read more
Navalny sentenced to 30 days in prison A Russian court on Monday sentenced Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to 30 days in prison in a snap trial. The 44-year-old was found to have violated conditions requiring him to report to the authorities after a previous criminal case against him. Read Also: Low Turnouts As Schools Reopen … Read more
Biden’s team release of Russian activist Navalny The team of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday called for the release of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny after he was detained upon arrival at a Moscow airport, as the Trump administration remained quiet on the subject. “Mr Navalny should be immediately released, and the perpetrators of the … Read more
Navalny had alleged that he was poisoned by government agents an allegation the Kremlin has denied The EU has condemned his arrest and called for his immediate release Putin critic Alexei Navalny has been detained after flying back to Moscow from Germany, five months after he was nearly killed by a nerve agent attack. The … Read more
Joint statement by the foreign ministers of France and Germany France and Germany reiterate their strong condemnation of the poisoning of Mr Alexei Navalny on Russian territory, using a military-grade nerve agent from the “Novichok” group developed by Russia. Yesterday, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) confirmed the findings of our two … Read more
Russia’s poisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny is out of a medically induced coma and is being weaned off mechanical ventilation, the Berlin hospital treating him said Monday. The condition of Alexei Navalny has improved. The 44-year-old Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, fell ill on a flight last month and was treated in a Siberian hospital … Read more