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Monday, 14 September, 2020

Russian politics
Navalny-backed candidates win Siberian cities in Russian election
Putin’s ruling United Russia party claims landslide victories in other regional elections
Monday, 14 September, 2020

Alexei Navalny
French and Swedish labs confirm Navalny poison claim
Germany says the independent tests back its research that Kremlin critic was poisoned
Monday, 14 September, 2020

AnalysisEU energy
EU gas groups exposed as pipeline politics threaten Nord Stream 2
Billions in lending at risk after Navalny poisoning heightens calls for project to be blocked
Wednesday, 9 September, 2020

Russian politics
The Kremlin’s nameless foe cannot be ignored much longer
‘Alexei Navalny’ may not be spoken by Russia’s political leadership, but his influence is impossible to deny
Wednesday, 9 September, 2020

AnalysisRussian politics
Elections in Russia’s regions will be test of Putin machine
Voters go to polls as stagnant economy and mishandling of Covid crisis stoke anger
Friday, 28 August, 2020

AnalysisThe Big Read
Russia: who wanted Alexei Navalny dead?
The anti-corruption activist — now in a coma in Berlin — was campaigning against Vladimir Putin when he was poisoned
Thursday, 27 August, 2020

Belarus
Russia ready to deploy police in Belarus if situation worsens
Putin says special unit will be used only if anti-Lukashenko protests spiral ‘out of control’
Thursday, 27 August, 2020

Syrian crisis
Russia blames US for military convoy crash in Syria
American troops injured in clash amid fears of heightened tensions between rival powers
Tuesday, 25 August, 2020

AnalysisAlexei Navalny
How the Kremlin kept watch on Alexei Navalny
Pervasive surveillance operation was carried out against Russian opposition leader before he fell ill
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Monday, 24 August, 2020

Alexei Navalny
German doctors say initial findings suggest Navalny was poisoned
Russian opposition leader receiving treatment used for nerve agents such as novichok
Monday, 24 August, 2020

Belarus
Key opposition figures detained in Belarus
Detentions are latest show of defiance by President Alexander Lukashenko
Saturday, 22 August, 2020

Alexei Navalny
Kremlin-critic Alexei Navalny flown to Berlin for treatment
Russian opposition activist remains in a coma after suspected poisoning
Friday, 21 August, 2020

Russian politics
Navalny given all clear to be evacuated from Russia
Doctors claim they have found no traces of toxic substances, contradicting earlier statements
Thursday, 20 August, 2020

AnalysisBelarus
Putin prepares for a controlled succession in Belarus
Russia seeks to protect its influence over longtime client state following disputed election
Wednesday, 19 August, 2020

Inside BusinessBelarus
Belarus’s skilled population will be a boon if its economy opens up
Its history as an engineering and science base has led to a high number of technical graduates
Wednesday, 19 August, 2020

FT News Briefing podcast10 min listen
Oracle eyes TikTok, Putin and Belarus, Spac boom
Tech group is working with investors in effort to outbid Microsoft on TikTok
Tuesday, 18 August, 2020

Belarus
Putin warns western leaders over ‘meddling’ in Belarus
Merkel, Macron and Michel talks recognise Russia’s crucial role in fate of Lukashenko
Monday, 17 August, 2020

Belarus
No good options for Putin as protests rage in Belarus
Russian president promised to protect his beleaguered ally, but military intervention not certain
Sunday, 16 August, 2020

Russian politics
Kremlin tells media to vilify jailed governor
Media outlets urged to discredit Sergei Furgal amid protests in Russia’s far east
Friday, 14 August, 2020

Coronavirus: free to read
Russia vaccine thrusts little-known state research unit into spotlight
Gamaleya Institute says it has been developing the science behind its breakthrough for decades
Thursday, 13 August, 2020

AnalysisGlobal Insight
West’s response to Russian vaccine owes as much to geopolitics as science
Virus treatment based on internationally approved Ebola inoculation draws criticism
Wednesday, 12 August, 2020

FT News Briefing podcast11 min listen
Biden chooses Harris as running mate, Kodak loan, Russian vaccine
Democrat Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate
Tuesday, 11 August, 2020

Coronavirus treatment
Russia to start mass use of its Covid-19 vaccine
Some experts cast doubt on Moscow’s ability to develop a safe and effective inoculation so quickly
Thursday, 6 August, 2020

AnalysisThe Big Read
Protesting Putin: Kremlin faces revolt in the regions
Large demonstrations in the far east are the latest to show discontent with the Russian president beyond Moscow
Wednesday, 5 August, 2020

Switzerland
Swiss examine fresh allegations against prosecutor Lauber
Complaint alleges ‘unlawful collaboration’ with Bern to boost country’s interests in Uzbekistan