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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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Exxon’s and Chevron’s Profits Fall as Oil Prices Stay Low

October 31, 2025Rebecca F. Elliott

Xi Delivers Veiled Warning to Nations Not to Take the U.S.’s Side

October 31, 2025David Pierson and Berry Wang

How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup

October 31, 2025TARIQ PANJA

Some of Trump’s Favorite Things on Asia Trip: A Crown and ‘Vicious’ Weapons

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Katie Rogers and Erica L. Green

The Mystery Lady in the Governor’s Palace? Maybe a Ghost, He Says

October 31, 2025James Wagner

Ukraine Gamifies the War: 40 Points to Destroy a Tank, 12 to Kill a Soldier

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Kim Barker and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn

How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War

October 31, 2025David Pierson, Christina Thornell and Nikolay Nikolov

How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War

October 31, 2025David Pierson, Christina Thornell and Nikolay Nikolov

Carney Plans to Meet With Xi to Try and Reset Relations

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Jamaica Prepared a Financial Fortress for Disaster. Hurricane Melissa Will Test It.

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