Russian courts halt cases against Alexei Navalny after jailed activist disappears Judges halt seven judicial hearings as UN official says his absence amounts to ‘forced disappearance’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023
UN expert expresses concern as Russian opposition leader Navalny disappears in prison system The United Nations’ special rapporteur for human rights in Russia says she is concerned about imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia has damaged or destroyed almost every building in Avdiivka, new report says – as it happened All 17 of city’s educational institutions hit in major assault by Russia, Centre for Information Resilience says The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023
Navalny 'Disappearance' Alarms UN Expert A United Nations rights expert said Monday that the "enforced disappearance" of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was alarming, demanding that Moscow immediately release him. International Business Times · Dec 18, 2023
Putin to run as ‘independent candidate’ in Russia’s presidential election – here’s what it means Putin will be up against a selection of harmless candidates in heavily-staged elections in mid-March next year The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis EU opens membership talks with Ukraine but Orbán vetos aid package; on the frontline in Avdiivka The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023
France expresses concern over 'missing' Russian dissident Navalny The French government is said to be concerned about the lack of news about jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. It has described the silence as "very worrying", after allies said he had been moved from his prison near Moscow. Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2023
Where is Kremlin foe Navalny? His allies say he has been moved but they still don't know where Allies of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny say penitentiary officials are reporting that earlier this month he was moved from the region where he was serving time, but have still not disclosed where he is The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023
Court voids fine given to Russian activist for criticizing war and sends case back to prosecutors A court in Russia has overturned a fine handed to a veteran human rights advocate for speaking out against the war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
Kremlin Slams US 'Interference' On Navalny Case The Kremlin on Tuesday criticised what it called US "interference" in the case of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whose whereabouts are unknown according to his allies. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023
Putin desperate to try and crush jailed Navalny’s influence, allies of opposition leader say Alexei Navalny’s team have not been able to locate him for days inside Russia’s prison system –and they believe that is just how Vladimir Putin wants it ahead of elections next year The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
As Navalny vanishes from view in Russia, an ally calls it a Kremlin ploy to deepen his isolation A spokeswoman for Alexei Navalny says the loss of contact with the imprisoned Russian opposition leader likely signals a Kremlin effort to tighten his isolation as President Vladimir Putin runs for reelection in March The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Alexei Navalny: Concern grows for Putin opposition leader as he 'disappears' from Russian prison system The US is deeply concerned for Mr Navalny's wellbeing, after he was removed from a penal colony Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Biden and Zelenskiy hold press conference after US president announces $200m extra Ukraine aid - as it happened Biden opens with remarks praising Zelenskiy for ‘enormous victory already’ over Putin; US president also announces additional aid to Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 Tuesday briefing: Will rebels torpedo the Rwanda bill – and what does the fight tell us about the Tories? In today’s newsletter: The prime minister faces rebellions on both sides of his party over his controversial plan for migrants
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 657 Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits Washington, saying delays to future military aid are ‘dreams come true’ for Vladimir Putin; Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny missing
International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023 Allies Of Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Say Whereabouts Unknown Allies of the jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that they had been unable to locate him for six days, and that he had likely been transferred to another facility.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023 Morning Mail: poll shows cost-of-living struggle, anger over Cop28 draft deal, Australian women win Globe nods Guardian Essential poll shows Australians increasingly worried about their finances, while Chris Bowen says Saudis are blocking breakthrough on fossil fuel ‘phase-out’
WEKU · Dec 11, 2023 Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has gone missing, his spokesperson says Lawyers of jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny say they have not been able to confirm his whereabouts for several days, raising concern among his allies for his health and safety.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny declared missing days after Putin announces presidential bid Alexei Navany has not been seen since last Tuesday, three days before Vladimir Putin announced he would run for a fifth presidential term in Russia
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 Jailed Russian activist Alexei Navalny ‘not heard from for almost a week’ Supporters unable to contact opposition leader, who failed to appear for court hearing on Monday
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Allies of imprisoned Kremlin foe Navalny sound the alarm, say they haven't heard from him in 6 days Allies of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are sounding the alarm and saying that neither they nor his lawyers have heard from him in six days
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023 Ukraine-Russia war – live: Major wave of heavy bomber strikes on Kyiv ‘start of concerted campaign’ Britain’s MoD said Russia’s Air Force had conducted a “major wave” of strikes overnight on Thursday
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023 Fears for jailed Putin critic Navalny missing for three days after ‘serious health incident’ Arch-Kremlin critic had just been handed fresh charges – as his team began anti-Putin billboard campaign
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023 Russia faces Putin’s iron grip until at least 2030 as he stands for president again The 71-year-old leader is the longest-serving Russian president since Joseph Stalin – and there is little doubt he will extend his rule after announcing his candidacy for 2024