Jittery about unrest, Russian security forces detained the mystic on his self-proclaimed mission to drive out President Vladimir V. Putin, whom he called a “demon.”
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In Rare Show of Defiance, Russian Celebrities Rally Behind Jailed Actor
Though the theater and film industries are firmly controlled by the Kremlin, many Russian actors spoke out against what they called a trumped-up case.
Putin Says Saudis Should Buy Russian Missiles, to Laughter From Iran
President Putin said he was “ready to provide appropriate assistance” to the Saudis after attacks on their oil installations, suggesting Riyadh should buy Russian surface-to-air missiles.
Russia Raids Offices and Homes of Navalny Allies
A wave of raids nationwide took aim at allies of Aleksei A. Navalny, the leading Putin critic, as the Kremlin tries to keep dissent from spreading beyond Moscow.
What Spy? Kremlin Mocks Aide Recruited by C.I.A. as a Boozy Nobody
The Russian news media have been working overtime to diminish the importance of a turncoat who the United States says helped expose 2016 election meddling.
What Spy? Kremlin Mocks Aide Recruited by C.I.A. as a Boozy Nobody
The Russian news media have been working overtime to diminish the importance of a turncoat who the United States says helped expose 2016 election meddling.
Russia and Ukraine Swap Dozens of Prisoners, in a ‘First Step to Stop the War’
Two dozen Ukrainian sailors detained by Russia in the Kerch Strait last year are among those being returned — as is the Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, his lawyer said.
In St. Petersburg Election, Russia’s Political Rot Is on Full Display
A crony of President Vladimir V. Putin’s is a cinch to win in Sunday’s disputed elections, showcasing the farcical nature of Russian politics that ignited protests this summer.
Russia’s Playbook for Disrupting Democracy
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In Siberia, a First Female Mayor Builds a National Profile
Women are a rarity in Russian politics, as was the free election that brought Sardana Avksentieva to power. But what really sets her apart is her thriftiness.