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Call from Navalny allies for international pressure to get activist out of prison proves he is a foreign agent, says Kremlin

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The Kremlin insists that moves by the imprisoned opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s associates to ask for foreign pressure to seek his release from jail proves that he deserves to be labeled as a foreign agent. … Read More >Call from Navalny allies for international pressure to get activist out of prison proves he is a foreign agent, says Kremlin

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EU envoy plays down prospect of sanctions over Navalny jailing and backs Russian Covid-19 jab in diplomatic visit to Moscow

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Brussels’ top diplomat has praised Russia’s role in the Covid-19 pandemic as part of a charm offensive during meetings with his counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who called for normalization of relations with the bloc. … Read More >EU envoy plays down prospect of sanctions over Navalny jailing and backs Russian Covid-19 jab in diplomatic visit to Moscow

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Alexey Navalny defamation case adjourned for a week – opposition figure being prosecuted for dubbing 95yo WWII veteran ‘a traitor’

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A court in Moscow hearing a libel trial involving activist Alexey Navalny has been adjourned for one week. He stands accused of defaming a now-95-year-old World War II veteran by calling him a “traitor” and “corrupt lackey.” … Read More >Alexey Navalny defamation case adjourned for a week – opposition figure being prosecuted for dubbing 95yo WWII veteran ‘a traitor’

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Russia expels diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden for alleged participation in pro-Navalny protests

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Moscow has revoked the credentials of three officials from EU nations, over claims they took part in unauthorized rallies in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny, local media reported on Friday. … Read More >Russia expels diplomats from Germany, Poland and Sweden for alleged participation in pro-Navalny protests

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Russian journalist Sergey Smirnov jailed for 25 days on charges of inciting people to attend pro-Navalny protests

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The editor of Moscow-based news website Mediazona, founded by members of the Pussy Riot punk band, has been handed 25 days behind bars for promoting demonstrations in support of imprisoned opposition figure Alexey Navalny. … Read More >Russian journalist Sergey Smirnov jailed for 25 days on charges of inciting people to attend pro-Navalny protests

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Washington joins crusade against free speech, backs Ukrainian crackdown on opposition media as EU & Zelensky’s dad voice concerns

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The US has waded into a row over media censorship in Ukraine, backing a ban on opposition TV channels as both the EU and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s own father expressed grave concerns over the impact on free speech. … Read More >Washington joins crusade against free speech, backs Ukrainian crackdown on opposition media as EU & Zelensky’s dad voice concerns

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Like Biden banning Fox: Ukraine’s embattled president Zelensky cracks down on opposition TV channels, sparking impeachment battle

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In a move that has sparked concern for freedom of speech in the country, Ukraine’s embattled president has clamped down on eight opposition-owned media outlets, with tough new rules taking away their broadcasting rights. … Read More >Like Biden banning Fox: Ukraine’s embattled president Zelensky cracks down on opposition TV channels, sparking impeachment battle

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Who Is Responsible for Stirring up Anti-Putin Protests in Russia?

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This analytical material (we do not want to be like the loud but empty statements of the CIA agents from “The Insider” and “Bellingcat”, since investigations are mainly carried out by the investigating authorities) began as a small post in relation to a person who actively urged Russian citizens to take part in 23.01.2021 not authorised by the authorities in support of the political pedophile A. Navalny and his supporters. … Read More >Who Is Responsible for Stirring up Anti-Putin Protests in Russia?