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HAMMER AND SAW

Kremlin Critic Navalny’s Front Door Has Had a Tough Year

Frequent raids on the offices of the Anti-Corruption Foundation have taught the team coping and carpentry skills.

knock knock

Security Forces Kidnap Kremlin Critic, Force Him Into Army – Reports

Security forces broke down Shaveddinov's door in a raid, Navalny aides said.

Corruption allegations

Navalny Links $50M Jet to Russian PM Medvedev’s Wife

Navalny's latest investigation comes ahead of Medvedev’s big end-of-year interview with Russian reporters.

Love don't cost a thing

5 Things to Know About Russia’s Alleged Banker-TV Anchor Couple

Alexei Navalny’s latest investigation claims that a state banker showered a television anchor with millions of dollars of gifts.

news

Экономический ГУЛАГ: зачем расстреливать оппозицию, если можно ее просто обанкротить

Илья Клишин о «Деле ФБК», новых экономических репрессиях против Навального и его сторонников...

opinion

How Putin Is Bankrupting the Russian Opposition

Why throw hundreds of thousands of people into forced labor camps when you can easily force them into bankruptcy?

Pay up

Kremlin Critic Navalny and Allies Hit With $1.4M Lawsuit Payout

The court order is a setback for Navalny and his allies, who helped organize large protests this summer but now face an array of lawsuits.

opinion

Fyodor Krashennikov

Why the Raids on Navalny Should Concern Every Russian

Early morning searches at my home show that any person can become a target.

paying for the protest

Kremlin Critic Navalny Says Prosecutors Want to Seize His Home

Navalny said he's been ordered to pay $62,336 to compensate for overtime to police who worked at a large protest in Moscow.

Open dialogue

Kremlin Critic Navalny Debates Populism, Greta Thunberg and Russia’s Future at Nemtsov Forum

It was the first time the opposition leader took part in a debate outside Russia.

coincidence?

Kremlin Critic Navalny Accuses Putin of Foreign Funding ‘Setup’

Navalny said the Kremlin “arranged” foreign transfers to accounts linked to his foundation in order to brand it as a "foreign agent."

under scrutiny

Russia Blacklists Opposition Leader Navalny’s Foundation as ‘Foreign Agent’

Navalny’s FBK has roiled Russia’s elite with a series of video investigations accusing officials of corruption.

No confiscation

Navalny Ally ‘Evacuates’ Electronics by Drone as Russian Police Stage Mass Raids

Video of Boyko launching the drone from his balcony as police close in has gained widespread attention.

heightened scrutiny

Mass Nationwide Raids Target Russian Opposition Leader Navalny’s Allies

This is at least the third wave of raids linked to Navalny in the past week.

Nationwide raids

Opposition Leader Navalny’s Offices Across Russia Searched After Election

Navalny had urged supporters to vote strategically against pro-Kremlin incumbents in Sunday's election.

decision day

Russians Vote in Regional Elections After Biggest Protests in Years

Russian state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said Google and Facebook had allowed political advertising during the elections.

Midnight raids

Kremlin Critic Navalny’s Offices Raided Ahead of Moscow Vote

Video from the aftermath showed empty computer server racks, open safes and a half-empty video studio.

Corruption allegations

Kremlin Vows to Investigate Moscow Lawmaker Accused of Fraud Ahead of Elections

“They usually ignore [requests] or it’s a janitor who responds,” a State Duma member remarked.

News Analysis

What Appeared to Be a United Opposition During Moscow’s Vote Protests Is Fraying — Again

A sudden switch in strategy by core opposition leaders has left some supporters confused.

protest movement

Freed Opposition Politician Navalny Predicts Bigger Protests

"There is no support for this regime. They feel this and they are afraid," Navalny told reporters.

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