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‘NOT A COTTAGE’

Navalny Targets 'Billion-Dollar Putin Palace' in New Investigation

The opposition activist said in a probe released after he was jailed that the president used fraudulent funds to build a lavish seaside estate.

'A DOMESTIC AFFAIR'

Kremlin Dismisses Calls to Free Navalny, Warns Against Protests

Alexei Navalny's arrest drew widespread condemnation, with the U.S. and the EU, all calling for his release.

Separate Charges

Navalny Due in Court Wednesday on Charges of Defaming War Veteran

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is due in court on Wednesday on separate charges of defaming a World War II veteran.

WANING TOLERANCE

Could Navalny’s Detention Derail His Movement?

Some analysts believe the opposition figure’s arrest could lead to a broader crackdown on his supporters.

Russian Police Officer Suspected of Leaking Navalny Poisoners’ Data – RBC

The man is suspected of providing information from a classified database containing detailed travel information to a third party.

impromptu trial

As it Happened: Kremlin Critic Navalny Jailed After Return to Russia

Navalny called the hearing "lawlessness of the highest order."

Yulia Navalnaya, Kremlin Critic’s Wife, In The Spotlight

Alexei Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya has been thrown into the limelight since his poisoning in August.

Navalny Ally Names Kremlin Critic’s Top 8 Sanctions Targets

In list drawn up before his detention, Alexei Navalny named Roman Abramovich as top target for Western sanctions, according to key ally.

Navalny Urges Russians To 'Take To The Streets' Over Jailing

Russia's most prominent opposition leader called for his supporters to take to the streets after a hastily organized court jailed him for 30 days.

INTERNATIONAL CONDEMNATION

Free Navalny, Western Leaders Tell Russia

The Kremlin critic was detained minutes after he arrived in Moscow on his return from Germany.

TURBULENT FLIGHT

Navalny Plane Diversion Was 'Reckless,' Says Pilot of Another Hindered Flight

The pilot of a separate plane that had its landing delayed told The Moscow Times fuel ran low.

Russian Markets Unfazed by Navalny’s Detention

Ruble and stock markets down slightly, but no signs of widespread panic.

Russia Detains Poisoned Kremlin Critic Navalny on Return to Home Soil

The opposition leader has spent months in Germany recovering from an attack with a poison Western experts concluded was Novichok.

As it Happened: Navalny Returns to Russia

Chief Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny detained on his return to Russia from Germany.

GRABBING ATTENTION

Alexei Navalny: Russia's Charismatic Anti-Putin Campaigner

Navalny has won a young fan base and has more than two million followers on Twitter.

legal assistance

Germany Says Answered Russia Call for Aid in Navalny Probe

German prosecutors interrogated Navalny on Moscow's request earlier last year.

'Powerful Gesture'

To Jail or Not to Jail: Kremlin in Bind Over Navalny Return

Should Putin allow his most outspoken critic to return to Russia freely and risk looking weak, or jail him and make him a cause celebre?

unwelcome arrival

Russia Warns 'Obliged' to Detain Kremlin Critic Navalny on Return

Navalny said he planned to return to Russia from Germany on Sunday despite a number of legal threats.

Navalny Added to Russia’s Wanted List

The opposition leader's lawyer said the news is unlikely to affect his return to Moscow on Sunday.

opinion Sam Greene

‘Meet Me,’ Alexei Navalny Wrote

The opposition leader is setting up a showdown with both Putin and the people. Who will rise to the occasion?

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