EU slaps sanctions on Russian justice officials blamed for jailing Alexei Navalny
The EU imposed sanctions on Russian officials responsible for Alexei Navalny's imprisonment and death.
The sanctions involve asset freezes and travel bans on 33 officials and two prisons, holding Russia's political leadership accountable for human rights violations. [ more ]
Alexei Navalny's mother visits grave a day after Moscow funeral
Thousands of Russians paid tribute at Navalny's funeral, risking arrest. Navalny's family members could not attend due to opposition risks. Navalny's followers continue to protest against Putin's regime. [ more ]
The Woman Fighting to Free Her Husbandand All Political Prisonersin Russia
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's memorial service drew tens of thousands mourning his death and protesting against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Evgenia Kara-Murza, the wife of Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza, is advocating for him in London amidst fears for his safety. [ more ]
Alexei Navalny's body reportedly returned to his mother DW 02/24/2024
Authorities in Russia are refusing to hand over the body of opposition figure Alexei Navalny to his family for a proper funeral, threatening to bury him at the prison camp where he died.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is being accused of torturing Navalny even in death by denying his family the right to a religious memorial. [ more ]
Navalny's family to hold Moscow funeral for the late Russian opposition leader
The funeral of Alexei Navalny took place in southeastern Moscow after his death in an Arctic penal colony, with delays in releasing his body leading to challenges for the family and supporters. [ more ]
Russia: Putin to give annual address ahead of election DW 02/29/2024
Putin's State of the Nation address before the presidential election will focus on setting objectives for the next six years.
The address is expected to mention domestic issues, including the economy, social policy, and potentially, the death of opposition politician Alexei Navalny. [ more ]
Alexei Navalny's body has been handed over to his mother, an aide says
The body of Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother after his unexpected death in an Arctic penal colony.
Navalny's family and supporters have been fighting for more than a week to have his body returned, with prominent Russians and Western nations supporting their cause. [ more ]
Navalnaya to EU: Navalny won't see future Russia, we 'must' DW 02/28/2024
Yulia Navalnaya addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg to honor her late husband Alexei Navalny. European lawmakers plan to debate Navalny's death and condemn the Russian regime and President Putin. Navalnaya emphasized the need for innovation to defeat Putin, not just relying on sanctions. [ more ]
Navalny ally says Russian opposition leader was to be freed DW 02/26/2024
Russian authorities were close to swapping Alexei Navalny and two US nationals for a Russian serving a life sentence in Germany for murder.
Navalny's ally Maria Pevchikh revealed that negotiations for the prisoner swap were in their final stages, suggesting Navalny could have been freed. [ more ]