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Tag: Yashin, Ilya

World

In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024Anton TroianovskiComments Off on In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past

A sprawling exchange with the West underscored the Russian president’s loyalty to his intelligence services. It also showed his continued interest in making deals.

World

Can Freed Russian Dissidents Help Energize Opposition Movement?

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024Valerie Hopkins, Ekaterina Bodyagina and Alina LobzinaComments Off on Can Freed Russian Dissidents Help Energize Opposition Movement?

The release of activists like Ilya Yashin gives new hope to a movement in which various groups are often at war with each other. But many have doubts.

World

He Was Freed From a Brutal Russian Jail. Here’s Why He Wanted to Stay.

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024Valerie HopkinsComments Off on He Was Freed From a Brutal Russian Jail. Here’s Why He Wanted to Stay.

The dissident Ilya Yashin calls his release in a prisoner swap last week an ‘illegal expulsion’ by Russia that damages his ability to be heard at home.

World

Russian Dissident Says He Was Traded Against His Will in Inmate Swap

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024Valerie HopkinsComments Off on Russian Dissident Says He Was Traded Against His Will in Inmate Swap

Ilya Yashin, a prominent opposition politician, said he appreciated his freedom, but told his jailers he did not want it if it meant going into exile.

World

Who Was Freed in the Prisoner Swap Between Russia and the West?

August 1, 2024August 2, 2024Ivan Nechepurenko, Valerie Hopkins and Alina LobzinaComments Off on Who Was Freed in the Prisoner Swap Between Russia and the West?

Here’s a list of the 24 prisoners who were exchanged on Thursday and their backgrounds.

World

Jailed Putin Critics in Russia Offer New Year Messages

January 1, 2023Anton TroianovskiComments Off on Jailed Putin Critics in Russia Offer New Year Messages

Seasonal greetings from imprisoned opponents offered counterprogramming of a sort to the traditional end-of-year speech from President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

World

Russia Finds War Critic Ilya Yashin Guilty of ‘Spreading False Information’

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022Valerie HopkinsComments Off on Russia Finds War Critic Ilya Yashin Guilty of ‘Spreading False Information’

Ilya Yashin, who pleaded not guilty, is among the highest-profile opposition politicians remaining in Russia.

World

Looming Question for Putin Opponents: Can You Change Russia From Jail?

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022Valerie HopkinsComments Off on Looming Question for Putin Opponents: Can You Change Russia From Jail?

For opposition figures choosing to stay in Russia after President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, imprisonment looks like a matter of time. It’s also a subject for fierce debate.

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Flights Halted at Munich Airport After Drone Sightings

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Texas Megachurch Pastor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse

October 2, 2025Jin Yu Young and Alexandra E. Petri

The attack in Manchester comes amid a rising wave of antisemitism.

October 2, 2025MARK LANDLER

Manchester Synagogue Attack Fuels Fears of Antisemitism in Britain

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025MARK LANDLER

American Soldiers in American Cities

October 2, 2025KATRIN BENNHOLD

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October 2, 2025October 2, 2025EMMA BUBOLA

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October 2, 2025ELISABETTA POVOLEDO

As Russian Drones Menace Europe, Putin Says Moscow Has No Plans to Invade

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025Nataliya Vasilyeva

As Unrest in Pakistani Kashmir Turns Deadly, Prime Minister Urges Calm

October 2, 2025SALMAN MASOOD
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