Day: February 1, 2021

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More detentions & clashes with police as second consecutive weekend of pro-Navalny rallies across Russia attract smaller crowds

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Thousands of people again took to the streets across Russia on Sunday to call for the release of opposition figure Alexey Navalny. While most were uneventful, some marches spiraled into confrontation between police and protesters. … Read More >More detentions & clashes with police as second consecutive weekend of pro-Navalny rallies across Russia attract smaller crowds

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For second week running, wife of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny detained at unsanctioned protest in Moscow (VIDEO)

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The wife of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, Yulia, has been again detained in Moscow after turning up at an unsanctioned rally calling for her husband’s release. Last Saturday, she was released after a few hours. … Read More >For second week running, wife of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny detained at unsanctioned protest in Moscow (VIDEO)

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‘This city needs a new hero’: Man in BATMAN suit arrested at unsanctioned rally in Moscow (PHOTOS)

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A protest in support of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny in the Russian capital took an unusual turn on Sunday, as photos surfaced on social media of police officers detaining somebody dressed like Batman. … Read More >‘This city needs a new hero’: Man in BATMAN suit arrested at unsanctioned rally in Moscow (PHOTOS)

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Navalny associates accused of ‘treason’ by prominent Moscow senator after lobbying Biden for more US sanctions against Russia

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A letter sent to US President Joe Biden by allies of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny has sparked a fierce backlash in Moscow. It calls for harsh measures against high-profile Russian officials and businessmen. … Read More >Navalny associates accused of ‘treason’ by prominent Moscow senator after lobbying Biden for more US sanctions against Russia