Kremlin Critic Navalny Says He Will End Prison Hunger Strike
The fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin began refusing food on March 31 to demand medical care for leg and back pain.
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At Least 1,700 Protesters In Russia Arrested After Nationwide Anti-Putin Rallies
Demonstrators demanded the release from prison of Kremlin-critic Alexei Navalny, who has been on a hunger strike for three weeks. The marches swept across dozens of cities.
Navalny Moved To Infirmary In Russian Prison After Doctor Warns He Could Die Soon
The main Russian opposition figure, who has been on a 20-day hunger strike, has been moved to an infirmary at another prison, where he will undergo "vitamin therapy," authorities say.
Russian Police Arrest Physicians Seeking To Treat Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny
Doctors traveled to the penal colony where Navalny is imprisoned and were arrested outside its gates. Navalny is on a hunger strike to protest a lack of medical care.
Amnesty Rescinds 'Prisoner Of Conscience' Designation For Russia Activist Navalny
Amnesty International cites past comments by the anti-Kremlin activist that "reach the threshold of advocacy of hatred."
Alexei Navalny Supporters Gather For Valentine's Day Vigils
After weeks of protests and crackdowns, allies of the opposition figure Alexei Navalny urged Russians to hold up their phones outside for spans of 15 minutes.
Russia Threatens To Cut Ties With EU If Sanctions Are Imposed Over Jailing Of Navalny
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview "We don't want to isolate ourselves from global life, but we have to be ready for that. If you want peace then prepare for war,"
Opinion: Alexei Navalny Fights For Freedom Of Expression In Putin's Russia
NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the sentencing this week of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The Putin critic was poisoned last year, recovered in Germany, then arrested for violating parole.
Russia Expels Diplomats From 3 Countries, Saying They Attended Pro-Navalny Protests
Russia's Foreign Ministry says it is expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany, alleging they participated in illegal Jan. 23 protests.
In 1st Foreign Policy Address, Biden Looks To Move Beyond Trump's 'America First'
President Biden's remarks Thursday come as Russia has detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the Myanmar military staged a coup.