Alexei Navalny

Russian police arrest activist for building a rally of anti-Putin snowmen

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A woman has been interrogated by Russian police for building snowmen carrying anti-Putin slogans.   Yelena Kalinina was ordered to an interrogation amid a police drive to suppress dissent following nationwide protests in support of Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny. In her rally of snowmen, the placards read: ‘Tsar go away’, ‘Vova (Vladimir) it’s all over between … Read more

Antony Blinken warns Russia against harming detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny

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New Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns Russia against harming detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny and says Putin’s regime seems ‘scared’ of him Antony Blinken briefed the press on his first day as secretary of state He was sworn in Wednesday afternoon Expressed ‘deep concern’ the safety of Navalny Navalny returned to Russia and is … Read more