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January 22, 2021, 3:40 PM
In Russia, effort underway to curb upcoming Navalny protests
Authorities in Russia have taken elaborate measures to curb protests against the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, planned by his supporters for Saturday
January 22, 2021, 3:40 PM
January 19, 2021, 8:09 PM
Kremlin brushes aside Western calls to release Navalny
The Kremlin has brushed aside calls from the West to release opposition leader Alexei Navalny
January 19, 2021, 8:09 PM
January 19, 2021, 5:14 AM
Russian opposition leader detained upon return to country
Alexei Navalny, who nearly died last year after being poisoned, was immediately detained by Russian authorities for at least the next 30 days. The move prompted outrage around the world.
January 19, 2021, 5:14 AM
January 18, 2021, 7:53 PM
Kremlin foe Navalny jailed for 30 days; allies plan protests
A Russian judge has ordered to jail opposition leader Alexei Navalny for 30 days after the leading Kremlin critic returned to Russia from Germany where he was recovering from nerve agent poisoning he blames on the Kremlin
January 18, 2021, 7:53 PM
January 18, 2021, 5:05 PM
Russia extends Navalny's detention as outcry over his arrest grows
Russian authorities extend Navalny's detention, as outcry grows over opposition leaders arrest after he returned to Russia following poisoning
January 18, 2021, 5:05 PM
January 18, 2021, 1:41 PM
Russia ready for quick extension of last arms pact with US
Russia's top diplomat says Moscow is ready for a quick deal with the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to extend the last remaining arms control pact, which expires in just over two weeks
January 18, 2021, 1:41 PM
January 18, 2021, 10:38 AM
Poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny detained upon arrival in Moscow
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was detained after returning to Moscow for first time since nerve agent poisoning.
January 18, 2021, 10:38 AM
January 18, 2021, 5:07 AM
Alexei Navalny detained after landing in Moscow
The Russian opposition leader was detained immediately after landing in Moscow from Germany.
January 18, 2021, 5:07 AM
January 17, 2021, 10:45 PM
Alexey Navalny detained on his return to Russia
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was detained at a Moscow airport after returning from Germany, where he had been recovering from nerve agent poisoning.
January 17, 2021, 10:45 PM
January 13, 2021, 2:09 PM
Kremlin foe Navalny says he will fly home despite threats
Top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says he will fly home to Russia over the weekend despite the Russian prison service’s latest motion to put him behind bars for allegedly breaching the terms of his suspended sentence and probation
January 13, 2021, 2:09 PM
January 13, 2021, 1:01 PM
Poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny says he will return to Russia despite jail threats
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny says he will return to Russia on Sunday January 17 after nerve agent poisoning despite threats to jail him
January 13, 2021, 1:01 PM
January 12, 2021, 8:17 PM
Russia's prison service seeks to jail Kremlin critic Navalny
Russia’s prison service has asked a Moscow court to put top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny behind bars for breaching the terms of his suspended sentence and probation
January 12, 2021, 8:17 PM
January 10, 2021, 12:27 AM
Russia: 7 die in fire at nursing home in western Siberia
The home's owner was arrested on charges of violating safety regulations.
January 10, 2021, 12:27 AM
January 10, 2021, 12:23 AM
3 killed by avalanche at Siberian ski resort
Rescuers recovered the bodies of a married couple and their 18-month-old son.
January 10, 2021, 12:23 AM
January 6, 2021, 7:04 PM
Justice Department says it's been affected by Russian hack
The Justice Department says about 3 percent of its email accounts could be compromised as part of a massive breach of federal government agencies that U.S. officials have linked to Russia
January 6, 2021, 7:04 PM
January 6, 2021, 1:43 AM
US: Hack of federal agencies 'likely Russian in origin'
Top national security agencies are confirming in a rare joint statement that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments and corporations, rejecting President Donald Trump’s claim that China might be to blame
January 6, 2021, 1:43 AM
December 29, 2020, 6:58 PM
Russian monk charged with inciting suicidal acts in sermons
Russian riot police have arrested a rebel monk who castigated the Kremlin and the Russian Orthodox Church leadership and denied the existence of the coronavirus
December 29, 2020, 6:58 PM
December 28, 2020, 9:41 PM
Russia's prison service tells Navalny to appear or face jail
Russia’s federal penitentiary service has given top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny one day to report to its office or face imprisonment
December 28, 2020, 9:41 PM
1 month ago
Top associate of Russia's Navalny released from detention
A key figure in Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation was detained for 48 hours.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Top associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny detained
A top associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been detained after doorstepping an alleged security operative who has inadvertently revealed details of Navalny’s supposed poisoning with a Soviet-era nerve agent
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Bus crash in western Russia kills 4, leaves 11 injured
At least four people have died and another 11 have been injured when an intercity bus veered off a road in western Russia
1 month ago
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Navalny says Russian agent accidentally admitted to poisoning him
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny publishes audio of phone call he says shows him duping a Russian intelligence agent into admitting FSB poisoned him with a nerve agent.
1 month ago
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Navalny releases recording of call to his alleged poisoner
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Monday released a recording of a phone call he said he made to an alleged state security operative who revealed details of how the politician was poisoned
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Russia to give icon that sparked controversy back to Bosnia
Russia says it will return an Orthodox icon presented to the Russian foreign minister in Bosnia, a gift that has triggered a protest from Ukraine
1 month ago
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Authorities suspect Russian hack went undetected for 6 months
Russian agents are suspected of spying on emails and the communications of government officials, and there is fear they might be able to control or manipulate networks in an ongoing attack.
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1 month ago
FBI scrambles to assess damage from Russia-linked US government hack
The FBI says it is 'investigating and gathering intelligence' on a major Russia-linked U.S. government hack.
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Putin praises Joe Biden, denies Alexei Navalny poisoning during annual marathon press conference
Vladimir Putin spoke about Joe Biden and denied the poisoning of opposition leader Alexey Navalny during his annual end of year press conference.
1 month ago
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Putin denies involvement in poisoning of Kremlin foe Navalny
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected allegations that the Kremlin was behind the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny
1 month ago
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Russia can't use its name and flag at the next 2 Olympics
Russia will not be able to use its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years
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EU prolongs sanctions against Russia over Ukraine conflict
The European Union is prolonging its economic sanctions against Russia for six months for the country's failure to live up to its commitments to the peace agreement in Ukraine
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Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response
While excitement greeted the Western-developed coronavirus vaccine when it was rolled out, the Russian-made version has received a mixed response
1 month ago
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Russia's Putin congratulates Biden on winning U.S. election
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the U.S. presidential election after weeks of holding out
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Fire at Russian retirement home kills 11
Officials say a fire in a retirement home in Russia’s southern Urals has killed 11 people and three more were hospitalized with injuries
1 month ago
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Russian intelligence hit squad poisoned opposition leader Alexey Navalny: Report
Bellingcat investigative groups says it has identified Russian FSB intelligence squad that poisoned Alexey Navalny with Novichok nerve agent.
1 month ago
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Russia test-launches Angara A5 heavy lift space rocket
Russian military and space officials say the country has successfully test-launched its heavy lift Angara A5 space rocket for the second time
1 month ago
1 month ago
Russian nuclear submarine test-fires 4 missiles
A demonstration of the nation’s nuclear forces amid the tensions with the U.S,
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6 officers injured in suicide attack in southern Russia
At least six Russian law enforcement officers have been injured in the country’s south when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a local office of the top security agency
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2 months ago
Russia under renewed pressure to explain Navalny poisoning
Russia has come under renewed pressure to explain the nerve agent attack on opposition figure Alexei Navalny as the annual meeting of the global chemical weapons watchdog got underway
2 months ago
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Witnesses testify against Russian accused of Berlin killing
A court in Berlin heard Tuesday how witnesses alerted police after seeing a man dump a wig, clothes and a bicycle in a river last year, allowing officers to swiftly arrest the suspect in an alleged Russia-ordered political assassination
2 months ago
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Putin holding off on US presidential congratulations
Russia's willing to work with whomever is declared the next president, he says.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Russia frees American investor Michael Calvey from house arrest
Russian court rules to release from house arrest Michael Calvey, a prominent American investor held for over a year and a half in detention.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Former Marine Paul Whelan speaks from Russian prison: ABC News exclusive
It's Paul Whelan's first interview since his arrest on spying allegations two years ago.
2 months ago
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Imprisoned former US Marine speaks from Russian jail
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell reports on what lies ahead in U.S.-Russia relations under a Biden presidency, and what it will take to get two former service members jailed in Russia home.
2 months ago
3 months ago
Russian oil tanker suffers explosion, fire in Sea of Azov
An operation to rescue three of its crew members is underway.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Russia continues to spread coronavirus conspiracies, intel bulletin warns
Russia and other foreign adversaries are ramping up efforts to spread conspiracy theories and disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Trump's disconnect on Russia 'frustrating and counterproductive': H.R. McMaster
Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster appeared on ABC News' "Powerhouse Politics" podcast.
3 months ago
3 months ago
5 Russian military planes intercepted off Alaskan coast
American F-22s identified the planes flying within 30 miles of Alaska, but they did not breach U.S. airspace.
3 months ago
3 months ago
US, Russia move closer to deal to extend last nuclear arms control pact
An agreement could mean that Trump and Putin meet in the coming weeks.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Poisoned Russian opposition leader shares defiant warning
Alexey Navalny spoke to “60 Minutes” about the August incident that left him hospitalized and critically ill, saying, “I’m sure [Vladimir Putin] is responsible.”
3 months ago
3 months ago
Russia stages firing drills at sea
Russian military vessels in the Caspian Sea carried out training against a potential threat from the air.
3 months ago