Venezuela’s government believed its control of all levers of power would give the country’s authoritarian president an Election Day victory. A rebellion by its supporters undid the plan.
Author: ANATOLY KURMANAEV
Here’s What to Know About Venezuela’s Flawed Election
Stark irregularities and suppression efforts could plunge the country back into instability and economic decline.
Russia Sentences U.S. Soldier to 4 Years in Prison
Staff Sgt. Gordon Black was accused of making death threats against, and stealing money from, a woman with whom he was romantically involved.
Russian Forces Quash Prison Mutiny Led by Terrorism Suspects, State Media Reports
The assailants had taken two guards hostage and were killed, the prison service said.
Russia Detains Senior General, Widening Military Purge
Lt. Gen. Yuri Kuznetsov became the second senior defense official to be detained on an accusation of corruption in the past month.
U.S. Soldier Is Detained in Russia and Accused of Theft, Officials Say
The American soldier was detained last week. He was traveling home after being stationed in South Korea, according to the U.S. authorities.
E.U. Removes Russian Tech Tycoon From Sanctions List
Yandex’s co-founder, Arkady Volozh, received rare sanctions relief after condemning Russia’s war and severing ties to the country.
Navalny’s Heirs Seek a Political Future in Russia
Aleksei Navalny’s team has found a new leader in the opposition leader’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya. But Navalny’s death has so far brought little change to their insular tactics.
A Russian Military Blogger Dies After Criticizing Army Losses
The ultranationalist blogger, Andrei Morozov, had described a campaign of intimidation against him and threatened to end his own life.
Little Is Known of a Possible Cause for Aleksei Navalny’s Reported Death
The Russian authorities have issued sparse details of what they said happened to Aleksei A. Navalny, the opposition leader who they announced had died in prison.