Ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny attacked in Lithuania

Associates of the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny reported Tuesday night that the politician’s close ally and top strategist, Leonid Volkov, was attacked near his home in Lithuania’s capital. Navalny’s spokesman Kira Yarmysh said in a social media post that an assailant smashed a window of Volkov’s car, sprayed tear gas into his eyes … Read more

Over 100 Detained Across Russia For Honouring Him As True Hero

Alexey Navalny, who died aged 47, had long been a thorn in the side of Putin, exposing corruption in high places, campaigning against the ruling United Russia party, and orchestrating some of the biggest anti-government protests seen in recent years. Alexey Navalny’s Funeral: Over 100 Detained Across Russia For Honouring Him As ‘True Hero’ Moscow: … Read more

Alexey Navalny’s funeral in Russia draws crowds to Moscow church despite tight security

People lined up for at least half a mile outside the Moscow church where Alexey Navalny’s funeral took place Friday to bid farewell to Russia’s most prominent opposition figure. Navalny, one of the most vocal critics of President Vladimir Putin, died two weeks ago in a remote Russian prison, and his family and allies have … Read more

Navalny team says Russia threatened his mother with ultimatum to avoid burial at Arctic prison

Biden hits Russia with hundreds of sanctions White House hits Russia with hundreds of new sanctions over Ukraine war, Navalny death 05:11 Warsaw — Russian authorities have threatened to bury Alexey Navalny at the Arctic prison colony where he died if his family does not agree to a closed funeral, the opposition leader’s team said … Read more

Putin’s Vociferous Critic Navalny May Have Been Killed With ‘Single Punch To Heart’: Report

The claim has been made even as the Russian officials are yet to release Navalny’s body. (People gather outside the Russian embassy, following the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, reported by prison authorities in Russia’s Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence, in Warsaw, Poland, February 16, 2024. Dawid Zuchowicz/Agencja Wyborcza.pl … Read more

Biden meets with Alexey Navalny’s wife and daughter to express “heartfelt condolences”

Washington — President Biden met with the wife and daughter of late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny in California on Thursday to express his “heartfelt condolences” over his death, the White House said. “The President expressed his admiration for Aleksey Navalny’s extraordinary courage and his legacy of fighting against corruption and for a free and democratic … Read more

Nikki Haley calls out Trump’s response to Navalny’s death

Nikki Haley calls out Trump’s response to Navalny’s death – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Trump faces scrutiny from Republican rival Nikki Haley for his response to Alexey Navalny’s death, amplifying tensions ahead of the South Carolina primary. As Trump’s remarks draw attention, Haley challenges his stance on Putin, sparking debate over foreign … Read more

Alexey Navalny’s widow says Russia “hiding his body, refusing to give it to his mother”

Adding to the anguish felt by the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s family, his mother and his team have reportedly been denied access to his body and told by investigators that the official probe into his death is being extended, and it’s unclear how long it will take. “They are cowardly and meanly hiding … Read more

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2/19: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Powerful storm hits California with more dangerous flooding; College students facing food insecurity turn to campus food pantries Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original … Read more

Biden says he’s considering additional sanctions on Russia over Alexey Navalny’s death

World reacts to Alexey Navalny’s death Mystery still surrounds circumstances of Alexey Navalny’s death in Russian prison 02:27 Washington — President Biden said Monday he is weighing additional sanctions against Russia over the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny.  “We already have sanctions, but we are considering additional sanctions, yes,” Mr. Biden told reporters … Read more