President Vladimir V. Putin is seeking to strengthen his military to fight in Ukraine while avoiding a potentially unpopular mobilization of Russians.
Author: IVAN NECHEPURENKO
Russia Sends Navalny Associate to Prison for ‘Extremism’
The nine-year sentence reflects how the Kremlin continues to crack down on Aleksei A. Navalny’s political movement years after his organization was banned.
Russia Sends Navalny Associate to Prison for ‘Extremism’
The nine-year sentence reflects how the Kremlin continues to crack down on Aleksei A. Navalny’s political movement years after his organization was banned.
Aleksei Navalny, in Letter, Describes Transfer to Arctic Prison
The comments from the Russian opposition leader were written with a heavy dose of humor, and seemed intended to assuage concerns among allies after his three-week disappearance.
Where Is Aleksei Navalny, the Missing Russian Dissident?
Aleksei A. Navalny, the imprisoned opposition leader, did not appear at a court hearing two weeks ago and has not been heard from since. His allies are trying desperately to find him.
Russia’s Central Bank Raises Rates to 16 Percent
The bank warned that its tight monetary policy would continue “for a long period” as it attempts to slow an economy in danger of overheating.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Misses Court Date, Raising Alarm Among Supporters
The Russian opposition leader had been scheduled to appear before a district court via a video link on Monday. His spokeswoman said his allies had not heard from him for more than five days.
Russia Sets Date for Presidential Election
The winner of the contest is widely seen as a foregone conclusion: Vladimir V. Putin.
Evan Gershkovich Is Still Awaiting Trial in Russia, 250 Days Later
Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for The Wall Street Journal, is being held on a spying charge that he, his newspaper and the U.S. government deny.
Russia Extends Detention of U.S. Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva
Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor who also holds Russian citizenship, was arrested in October on charges of failing to register as a foreign agent.