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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Why Russia's Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack

Russian authorities dismissed warnings of a possible extremist attack at a concert hall in Moscow, leading to a major security lapse.
ISIS-K claimed responsibility for the deadly attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow. [ more ]
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Washington Post
1 month ago
Europe news

As death toll in Moscow attack rises to 143, migrants face fury and raids

Russian authorities raised the death toll to 143 in the Moscow terrorist attack.
Islamic State claimed responsibility, but Russia accused Ukraine, the United States, and Britain without evidence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Here's What We Know About the Moscow Concert Hall Attack

Deadliest act of terrorism in Moscow in a decade
Islamic State claims responsibility for the attack [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Moscow concert hall attack: 133 dead; Kyiv denies Putin's allegations about suspects

Russian authorities arrested suspects in Moscow concert hall attack
IS affiliate claims responsibility for the attack, U.S. confirms their involvement [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: Russia Searches for Assailants After Attack Kills More Than 90

11 people detained in connection with deadly rock concert attack near Moscow
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack on rock concert venue [ more ]
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Washington Post
1 month ago
Europe news

Terror suspects appear in court in Russia showing signs of torture and abuse

Russian authorities arrested three more suspects in the Crocus City Hall shooting.
Videos emerged showing brutal treatment of suspects by Russian authorities. [ more ]
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Washington Post
2 months ago
Europe news

In photos: Alexei Navalny's funeral draws thousands of mourners to Moscow church

Navalny's burial ceremony included Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' and was closely guarded by riot police.
Navalny's supporters claim his death was murder, while Russian authorities state it was natural causes. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Mourners Gather for Navalny's Funeral in Moscow

Long lines form in Moscow for Alexei Navalny's funeral despite pressure from Russian authorities.
Heavy police presence seen at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God Soothe My Sorrows for Alexei Navalny's funeral. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Navalny was to be freed in prisoner swap, ally says DW 02/26/2024

Russian authorities were close to swapping Navalny for a Russian national serving a life sentence in Germany.
Navalny's ally, Maria Pevchikh, revealed the potential prisoner swap in a YouTube video. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Europe news

Navalny's mom says Russian authorities pressuring her to hold secret burial

Russian authorities pressuring for secret burial of Alexei Navalny
Navalny's family and team claim he was murdered and authorities are covering up evidence [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Europe news

Navalny's mother sues for release of body; mourners face military draft

Lyudmila Navalnaya files lawsuit seeking body release
Court schedules hearing on March 4, closed to media [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
Europe news

As morgue retains Navalny's body, wife says she will lead fight vs. Putin

Yulia Navalnaya vows to continue Alexei Navalny's work against Putin regime
Russian authorities obstruct efforts to recover Navalny's body and investigate his death. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Alexei Navalny, the enemy of the Kremlin who defied death

Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, has died at 47 in a Russian penal colony.
Navalny was dedicated to the anti-corruption fight and had been harassed by Russian authorities.
Navalny's friend believes that if he had survived, Navalny could have become president of Russia. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

U.S. Army Soldier Is Detained in Russia

The detention of the U.S. Army soldier in Russia adds strain to the already tense relationship between Moscow and Washington. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Russia Arrests 4 Suspects in Moscow Attack as Death Toll Climbs to 133

Russian authorities arrested suspects in Moscow concert fire attack.
Putin blamed international terrorism and hinted at Ukrainian involvement. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Putin says gunmen who raided Moscow concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement

ISIS claimed responsibility for the music hall attack while Russian authorities arrested suspects.
U.S. intelligence confirmed IS affiliate claim, denouncing any Ukrainian involvement in the attack. [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Moscow concert hall attack: what we know so far

Gunmen attack a concert hall in Moscow suburb, leaving at least 60 dead and 100 wounded.
Attackers in 'tactical uniforms' carried out the assault, with some people successfully evacuating through basement and roof exits. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Russia: Alexei Navalny to be buried amid high security DW 03/01/2024

Navalny's funeral in Moscow amid beefed-up security and livestreaming
Navalny's family struggles for burial as supporters fear detention during public mourning [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Europe news

Navalny's mother says authorities are blackmailing her to hold secret burial

Russian authorities pressuring Navalny's mother for secret burial
Public mourning restrictions and arrests in Russia [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe news

UK imposes sanctions on officials at prison where Alexei Navalny died

The UK imposes sanctions on senior prison officials at the Arctic penal colony where Alexei Navalny was detained and died.
The sanctions are a response to Navalny's death, blamed on the Kremlin, and target individuals responsible for violating human rights. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Foreign Office sanctions 'Polar Wolf' chiefs over the mysterious death of Alexei Navalny

The British Foreign Office sanctioned bosses of Polar Wolf2 penal colony following Navalny's death.
The UK is the first to impose sanctions on the penal colony near the Arctic Circle. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Russia detains US dual national for treason, reports say DW 02/20/2024

Russian authorities arrested a US-Russian dual national on treason charges in Yekaterinburg.
The woman was accused of providing financial assistance to a foreign state by collecting money for a Ukrainian organization, which aided the Ukrainian military. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Navalny relatives not allowed to see body as authorities claim 'sudden death syndrome'

The cause of Alexei Navalny's death remains undetermined by Russian investigators.
Navalny's mother and lawyers were not allowed to access the morgue near the prison colony to verify his death. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
Europe news

Russian court sentences sociologist to five years for criticizing war

Russian sociologist Boris Kagarlitsky has been sentenced to five years in prison for criticizing the war in Ukraine.
The harsh sentence reflects a crackdown on dissent in Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
Europe news

Russia poised to bar only antiwar candidate from presidential race

Boris Nadezhdin, the only remaining antiwar candidate seeking to run in Russia's presidential election, is likely to be barred from the ballot.
Russian authorities have a history of manipulating elections and only allowing candidates who cooperate with the regime. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Russian courts halt cases against Alexei Navalny after jailed activist disappears

Russian judges have halted new criminal proceedings for Alexei Navalny as his whereabouts remain unknown.
There are concerns that Navalny may be muzzled or even killed as Putin plans to extend his rule for a fifth presidential term. [ more ]
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