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Russia Declares Reporters Without Borders an Undesirable Organization

Russia Declares Reporters Without Borders an Undesirable Organization

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The freedom of the press organization Reporters without borders (RSF) has been put on Russia's list of "undesirable" organizations. This means in practice that the organization is criminalized and prohibited from operating in the country

Russian Journalist Olga Komleva Gets 12-Year Prison Sentence

Russian Journalist Olga Komleva Gets 12-Year Prison Sentence

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The Russian journalist Olga Komleva has been sentenced to twelve years in prison in Russia after having worked as a volunteer for the deceased opposition activist Aleksej Navalnyj.

Italian Festival Cancels Concert with Kremlin-Friendly Conductor Gergijev

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Italian Festival Cancels Concert with Kremlin-Friendly Conductor Gergijev

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An Italian concert with the Kremlin-friendly Russian conductor Valerij Gergijev is now cancelled, after pressure from politicians and Putin critics.

Italy Invites Putin-Aligned Conductor Gergijev to Festival

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Italy Invites Putin-Aligned Conductor Gergijev to Festival

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Putin-friendly Valerij Gergijev has been invited to a festival in Italy. Regime critic Aleksej Navalnyj's widow Julija Navalnaja is now campaigning to stop the concert, reports The Guardian

Russian Ex-Deputy Defense Minister Sentenced to 13 Years for Corruption

Russian Ex-Deputy Defense Minister Sentenced to 13 Years for Corruption

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He was suddenly arrested last year, suspected of bribery. Now Timur Ivanov, former deputy defense minister in Russia, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for corruption

Navalny Launches Satellite TV Channel to Combat Russian Censorship

Navalny Launches Satellite TV Channel to Combat Russian Censorship

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The Russian regime critic Julija Navalnaja participates in the launch of a new TV channel to combat censorship in Russia.

Russian Journalists Receive Prison Sentences for Extremism Charges

Russian Journalists Receive Prison Sentences for Extremism Charges

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Protests Erupt in Paris Following Le Pen Fraud Verdict

Protests Erupt in Paris Following Le Pen Fraud Verdict

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Convicted fraudster Marine Le Pen highlighted Martin Luther King in connection with the far-right party National Rally's support protest in Paris on Sunday. Thousands of people gathered simultaneously to demonstrate against the far right

Pet Shop Boys pay tribute to Navalny with new song

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Pet Shop Boys pay tribute to Navalny with new song

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The British synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys have released a new song with the title "Hymn (in memoriam Alexei Navalny)" as a tribute to the Russian regime critic who passed away a year ago under unclear circumstances.

One year since Navalny's death: The widow calls for struggle

One year since Navalny's death: The widow calls for struggle

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The regime critic Alexei Navalny died under unclear circumstances in a Russian penal colony. On the anniversary, hundreds gather at his grave

Street in Paris named after Navalny

Street in Paris named after Navalny

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Navalny's lawyers sentenced to prison in Russia

Navalny's lawyers sentenced to prison in Russia

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Three of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny's lawyers have been sentenced to prison by a court in Russia.

Political activist in Belarus sentenced to prison

Political activist in Belarus sentenced to prison

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English Romance Best-Selling Book Package

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English Romance Best-Selling Book Package

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The Nobel Prize winner Han Kang's works are given packages under many Christmas trees. But also historical feel-good, economic non-fiction and English romance are popular literary gifts this year

They receive the EU's finest prize

They receive the EU's finest prize

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Venezuela's opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia receive this year's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought – the EU Parliament's finest human rights prize.

Julia Navalnaya wants to become President of Russia

Julia Navalnaya wants to become President of Russia

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Julia Navalnaya, widow of the deceased regime critic Alexei Navalny, wants to become president of Russia. She has, however, no plans to return as long as Putin remains in power, she says in an interview with BBC

Navalny in new book: Will die in prison

Navalny in new book: Will die in prison

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Aleksej Navalnyj, who was the Russian President Vladimir Putin's main political opponent before his death earlier this year, was convinced that he would die in captivity. This emerges from his forthcoming memoirs, which The New Yorker has published an excerpt from

Allegations: Signs that Navalny was poisoned

Allegations: Signs that Navalny was poisoned

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Descriptions of symptoms that the Russian regime critic Alexei Navalny experienced before he died in the penal colony were deleted, according to documents that the news site The Insider has obtained. Medical experts who the Russian independent publication has spoken to say that the symptoms indicate that Navalny was poisoned

Elon Musk Nominated for Human Rights Prize

Elon Musk Nominated for Human Rights Prize

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Man charged for attack on Navalny's former chief of staff

Man charged for attack on Navalny's former chief of staff

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Navalny's lawyers remain detained

Navalny's lawyers remain detained

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New version of Navalny's death dismissed: "A mockery"

New version of Navalny's death dismissed: "A mockery"

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Aleksej Navalnyj died from several diseases in combination with a disrupted heart rhythm, claim Russian authorities. Pure lies, responds the Putin critic's widow

Strong reactions follow after prisoner exchange

Strong reactions follow after prisoner exchange

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Reactions of relief and joy were combined with discontent over convicted murderers being released.

They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable

They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable

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In Nato's policy, it is clear that member countries should strengthen their protection against chemical, biological, and nuclear threats. Despite this, the threats are only mentioned in passing in the Defence Committee's final report