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US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
The U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and ordering sanctions against dozens of other people and companies
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Biden says he warned Putin he could have gone further on sweeping Russia sanctions
The Biden administration will also expel 10 Russian personnel, amid an array of sanctions on Russian individuals, companies and the nation’s sovereign wealth.
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April 13, 2021, 8:33 PM
Biden proposes summit with Putin amid Russian military buildup on Ukraine's border
President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing concern over Russia's military buildup on Ukraine's border.
April 13, 2021, 8:33 PM
April 13, 2021, 2:16 PM
NATO, US vow support for Ukraine, warn Russia on troops
The United States and NATO are expressing strong support for Ukraine and warning Russia against pressing ahead with a major troop buildup along the former Soviet republic's eastern border
April 13, 2021, 2:16 PM
April 13, 2021, 1:47 PM
Putin foe Navalny says he sues prison for withholding Quran
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is suing the prison where he is serving time outside Moscow for access to the Quran
April 13, 2021, 1:47 PM
April 7, 2021, 7:54 PM
Lawyer: Russian opposition leader Navalny has spinal hernias
A lawyer for imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who has complained of serious back and leg pain in custody, says doctors have found him to be suffering from two spinal hernias
April 7, 2021, 7:54 PM
April 6, 2021, 5:20 PM
Russia: Navalny supporters denied prison visit and detained
Police have detained supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny outside a penal colony east of Moscow where the Kremlin critic is currently serving a prison sentence
April 6, 2021, 5:20 PM
April 5, 2021, 6:45 PM
Putin signs law allowing him 2 more terms as Russia's leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing him to potentially hold power until 2036, a move that formalizes constitutional changes endorsed in last year’s popular vote
April 5, 2021, 6:45 PM
April 2, 2021, 3:02 PM
Russia fines Twitter for not taking down calls to protest
A court in Moscow has fined Twitter 8.9 million rubles — about $117,000 — for not taking down calls encouraging minors to take part in unauthorized rallies
April 2, 2021, 3:02 PM
April 1, 2021, 10:42 AM
Jailed Putin foe Alexey Navalny declares hunger strike
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny declares hunger strike over alleged denial of medical care in prison.
April 1, 2021, 10:42 AM
March 31, 2021, 4:38 PM
Russia's Navalny announces start of prison hunger strike
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he has started a prison hunger strike to protest officials’ failure to provide proper treatment for his back and leg pains
March 31, 2021, 4:38 PM
March 30, 2021, 5:24 PM
Russian military submarines break through ice
Three Russian military submarines broke through the ice simultaneously in the Arctic, in video released by Russia’s defense ministry.
March 30, 2021, 5:24 PM
March 25, 2021, 4:49 PM
Putin critic Navalny accuses prison of denying him medical care
Lawyers for Alexey Navalny concerned about Russian opposition leaders health in prison.
March 25, 2021, 4:49 PM
March 23, 2021, 7:31 PM
Navalny's allies call for major protest across Russia
Supporters of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are calling for a new massive protest across the country to demand his release
March 23, 2021, 7:31 PM
March 23, 2021, 7:07 PM
Putin gets jab of COVID-19 vaccine -- out of the public eye
The Kremlin spokesman says that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been vaccinated against COVID-19
March 23, 2021, 7:07 PM
March 22, 2021, 3:22 PM
Russia criticizes US refusal to hold quick Putin-Biden call
The Russian Foreign Ministry says Washington rejected President Vladimir Putin’s offer to arrange a quick public call with U.S. President Joe Biden to help defuse tensions raised by Biden’s recent remark that the Russian leader was a killer
March 22, 2021, 3:22 PM
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Kremlin: Putin's offer of a call with Biden was to save ties
The Kremlin says that President Vladimir Putin’s offer to speak by phone with U.S. President Joe Biden is intended to prevent bilateral ties from completely falling apart over the American’s remark that the Russian leader was a killer
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Explosion in Moscow suburb kills 3 people, injures 4
Emergency officials say an explosion in a residential building in a Moscow suburb killed three people and injured four more
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Putin challenges Biden to debate after president calls him a 'killer'
Russia's president Vladimir Putin invites president Joe Biden to online televised debate in response to comments calling him a killer.
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Putin fires back after Biden’s interview with George Stephanopoulos
President Joe Biden told ABC News he thought Russian President Vladimir Putin was a “killer.” Putin challenged the president to a one-on-one debate that would be broadcasted live.
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Putin points finger at US after Biden's 'killer' remark
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that U.S. President Joe Biden’s remarks about him reflect the United States' own past and current problems
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How Putin keeps his grip over Russia, even with support waning
Vladimir Putin's two-decade hold on power is eroding, but how much support does opposition leader Alexey Navalny have?
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Police detain participants in Russian opposition forum
Moscow police detained 200 people at a forum of members of municipal councils.
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Russia cracks down on Putin’s opposition
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports on Russia’s efforts to silence pro-democracy efforts, keeping a tight grip on supporters of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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Examined: How Putin keeps power
A look at how Russian President Vladimir Putin maintains control over the country and critics like Alexey Navalny.
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Russia said it's slowing down Twitter for refusing to remove content. But Russian government sites went offline
Russia says it will slow down Twitter as punishment for failing to delete content. Russian government sites suffered disruption, prompting speculation it could be linked.
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Prison where Alexey Navalny was sent is 'unbearable,' lawyer, former inmates say
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny sent to prison notorious for strict regime and psychological pressure.
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EU slaps sanctions on 4 Russia officials over Navalny arrest
The European Union is imposing sanctions on four senior Russian officials over the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is President Vladimir Putin’s most high-profile political foe
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Russians lay flowers to mark opposition leader's killing
Russians mark the sixth anniversary of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov's killing
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Russian diplomats forced to use hand-pushed railway cart to get home from North Korea
Video shows Russian diplomats using hand-powered railway trolley to get home to Russia from North Korea because of COVID travel restrictions.
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Russian diplomats return home by pushing railcar
Russian embassy employees in North Korea and their families left the country on a hand-pushed rail trolley.
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Boeing 777 makes emergency landing in Moscow: Reports
Russian media report that a Boeing 777 made an emergency landing in Moscow in the early hours on Friday after a pilot reported a problem with the engine
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Russian court sentences activist under law on 'undesirables'
A Russian court has handed a suspended sentence to an activist accused of membership of an “undesirable” organization, part of the authorities’ effort to tighten control over the nation’s political scene
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Russia says it's open to better ties with EU despite chill
Russia’s top diplomat has blamed the European Union for a freeze in ties but argues that Moscow remains ready to mend relations if it hears positive signals from the EU
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Russian cargo ship launched to International Space Station
An unmanned Russian cargo ship has launched successfully with a load of supplies for the International Space Station
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Political activist concerned for Putin foe Navalny's safety
As Alexey Navalny remains jailed in Russia, financier and political activist Bill Browder shares his own experience with the Kremlin, the Magnitsky Act and more with “The View” co-host Meghan McCain.
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Russia says it's ready for split if EU imposes new sanctions
Russia's top diplomat says Moscow is prepared for a split with the European Union if the EU imposes new crippling sanctions amid a dispute over the treatment of opposition leader Alexei Navalny
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Russia wants Navalny ally arrested abroad; Lithuania refuses
A Moscow court has ordered the arrest of a top ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny but Lithuania has rejected the demand to take him into custody
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Queer online series meets eager Russian LGBTQ audience
Russian film director Andrei Fenochka says his online series about queer young people is important for LGBTQ people in a country that bans gay “propaganda” among minors
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In new tactic, Navalny supporters to rally in courtyards
A top ally of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has announced a new type of anti-government protest, urging residents of big cities to briefly gather in residential courtyards this weekend with their cellphone lights on
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EU countries expel Russian diplomats in Navalny dispute
Germany, Poland and Sweden have each declared a Russian diplomat in their country “persona non grata."
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Why America should care about Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny
“The View” co-host Meghan McCain and journalist Michael Weiss discuss America’s response to the Putin critic’s jailing and why his story should concern all Americans.
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Navalny's jailing marks new moment for Kremlin: ANALYSIS
This is what the imprisoning of opposition leader Alexey Navalny signals about President Vladimir Putin's rule.
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Russia expels Western diplomats over Navalny rally
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it is expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany for attending a rally in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny
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Navalny posts 1st message since his prison camp sentencing
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny posts first message since being sentenced to two years and eight months in a prison camp.
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Navalny urges Russians from jail to overcome their fear
In a note from jail, opposition leader Alexei Navalny is urging Russians to overcome their fear and “free” the country from a “bunch of thieves.”
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Russia rejects Western criticism over Navalny's prison term
Russian authorities have shrugged off protests.
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Putin critic Navalny ordered to prison camp for over 2 years by Russian court
Moscow court jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny for over 2 years at parole hearing following protests over weekend.
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny sentenced
President Vladimir Putin’s staunchest critic was sentenced to more than two and a half years in a Russian prison camp, which sparked mass protests.
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Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny sentenced to prison
Russian police detained over 5,400 people at demonstrations supporting President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critic. Navalny was poisoned with a nerve agent last summer.
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