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Russian Prosecutors Seek to Label Navalny Groups as 'Extremist'
Navalny's allies have faced increasing pressure in recent months after he returned to Russia from poisoning recovery abroad.
CHECHNYA INVESTIGATION
Germany Probes Russian Over Plot to Murder Chechen Dissident
The suspect is alleged to have been told to bring the weapon and hitman to Germany, spy on the victim and be the driver for the assassination.
inflamed rhetoric
Navalny Ally Jailed 2 Years for Anti-Government Tweets – Mediazona
Pavel Zelensky was charged with inciting extremism online for tweets posted after the self-immolation death of journalist Irina Slavina.
HIGH RISK
Russian Markets Shrug Off New Sanctions
The ruble and stock market have recovered, but risks remain.
time to go
Russia Tells Illegal Migrants from Post-Soviet Countries to Leave By June 15
“These people will be punished by expulsion and closure of borders” if they don’t follow the deadline, Russia's Deputy Interior Minister said.
no transit
Russia to Close Parts of Black Sea for 6 Months
The move was swiftly condemned by Ukraine and the EU.
condition worsening
Navalny Says Prison Officials 'Ready' to Start Force-Feeding as Health Fails
The jailed Kremlin critic, who has been on hunger strike since March 31, said administrators are threatening to force-feed him immediately.
'wartime mindset'
Europe on Alert as Russia Steps Up Aggressive Spying
Three years after the fallout from the Skripal poisonings, analysts say covert Russian activities in Europe have hit a new post-Cold War peak.
inconclusive intel
U.S. Intel Has ‘Low to Moderate’ Confidence in Reports of Russia-Taliban Bounties
The Kremlin has long dismissed the reports that Russia offered bounties to the Taliban to kill American soldiers in Afghanistan.
diplomatic fallout
‘No De-Escalation’: Russia Reacts to U.S. Sanctions, Biden Speech
Russian officials and television personalities had strong reactions to the measures and Biden’s comments.
'time to de-escalate'
Kremlin Welcomes Biden Call for Dialogue, Criticizes Sanctions
The Kremlin said it was still considering the offer for a Putin-Biden summit the day after the U.S. announced a new round of Russia sanctions.
open letters
Prominent Academics, Media Figures Show Support for Raided Russian Journalists
Nearly 300 international academics and Russian YouTuber Yury Dud decried the latest actions against DOXA editors and Roman Anin.
'chilling effect'
U.S.-Funded Radio Calls on European Court to Halt Russia Fines
RFE/FL, which Moscow designated a "foreign agent" several years ago, said it was facing fines of up to $33 million.
russia's response
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Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | April 16
Deaths surpass 100,000. Mass vaccination.
blocked vessels
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Shutting Off Black Sea Access, Harassing Ships
Ukraine claims that Russia will close parts of the Black Sea toward the Kerch Strait, which connects southern Russia to annexed Crimea.
act of solidarity
Poland Expels Three Russian Diplomats Over 'Hostile Actions'
Poland's move is the latest show of support for the U.S. after Britain summoned the Russian ambassador earlier in the day.
speedy expansion
Russia's Yandex to Launch Rapid Delivery in France
The "Russian Google" is also gearing up to start operations in London.
deep concern
UK Summons Russian Ambassador Over 'Malign Activity'
The move comes just hours after fresh sanctions and the expulsion of Russian diplomats were announced by the U.S.
dismissive attitude
Russian Intelligence Calls U.S. Cyber Attack Claims 'Nonsense'
"Reading this nonsense is an occupation of little interest," the SVR said of the U.S. executive order.
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