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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Wife of jailed British-Russian fears he will meet same fate as Navalny

Vladimir Kara-Murza was sentenced to 25 years on trumped-up charges after staying in Russia as a prominent opposition figure.
Kara-Murza's wife believes his decision to stay and face arrest was a duty to stand with those fighting the regime. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Navalny's mother brings flowers to his grave a day after thousands attended his funeral in Moscow

Mourners pay respects to Alexei Navalny in Moscow following his funeral.
Spontaneous memorials to Navalny destroyed in various Russian cities. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Navalny's Funeral to Be Held on Friday, Spokeswoman Says

Public funeral for Navalny in Moscow
Russian authorities attempt to prevent public wake and funeral [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Europe news

What is the Future of Russian Opposition to Putin? : State of the World from NPR

Russian opposition faces challenges after Navalny's death
Yulia Navalnaya and Boris Nadezhdin's roles in Russian politics [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe news

What does Alexei Navalny's death tell us? That Putin seems to be devising his most ominous scheme yet | Olga Chyzh

Navalny's death leaves Russian opposition without a leader or focal point for unity.
The death of Navalny highlights the shrinking space for dissent in Putin's Russia. [ more ]
morerussian-opposition
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Putin's opposition is largely dead or in prison. Now what?

Russia's opposition faces challenges after Navalny's death
Uncertainty looms over the future of political dissent in Russia [ more ]
Queerty
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Mary Trump says something that happened yesterday gives her hope for November

Former Republican Lt. Governor of Georgia, Geoff Duncan, plans to vote for Biden despite policy disagreements with Trump, highlighting a move away from supporting the ex-president. [ more ]
TNW | Data-Security
6 days ago
Europe news

Pussy Riot lawyer launches blockchain poll to challenge legitimacy of Russian elections

Russian voters can now express discontent via blockchain-based referendum on Russia2024 app. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Europe news

U.S. told Russia that Crocus City Hall was possible target of attack

The U.S. warned Russian officials of a potential terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall outside Moscow.
The warning provided by the U.S. had high specificity, contradicting Moscow's claims of generality. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Wave of drones target Russia as opposition calls for mass protests on final election day

Russia faced Ukrainian drone attacks during final day of elections
Opposition urging mass protests at polling stations against Putin [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

From a Funeral Image, the Textures of Faith and State in Russia

Russian Orthodox Church ties to Kremlin and opposition figures like Navalny.
Navalny's journey from atheism to Orthodox Christianity and his struggle to reconcile faith with political dissent. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 months ago
Europe news

Russia After Alexei Navalny

Gorbachev initiated political reform in the Soviet Union by liberating prisoners like Sakharov.
Putin ordered Navalny's poisoning, leading to his survival and continued defiance against the Russian regime. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Rishi Sunak urges his MPs to present unified front before local elections

Rishi Sunak urges party unity ahead of challenging elections
Mixed reactions to Sunak's attempts at party cohesion [ more ]
eastasiaforum.org
3 months ago
EU data protection

Hong Kong carving its own path of repression | East Asia Forun

The Hong Kong government plans to introduce its own national security law in 2024, surprising many given Beijing's existing national security law.
The 2020 national security law imposed by Beijing has effectively crushed political dissent in Hong Kong, with the police and security apparatus now guided by mainland Chinese agencies.
The upcoming national security law may provide an opportunity for the Hong Kong government to fine-tune the regime and expand its remit to include measures against espionage. [ more ]
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