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Russian opposition leader is charged with terrorism in addition to nearly a dozen other offences
Aides suggest opposition leader may be being poisoned in ‘slow and methodical murder’
The past 12 months have brought outstanding debuts by women, a Tom Cruise megahit and dissident voices from Russia and Iran
Daniel Roher on how his thrilling film about the jailed Russian dissident came together in extreme circumstances
Thrilling portrait of Putin’s political rival takes in his poisoning and incarceration but also his defiance and command of online culture
New sentence suggests Russia’s inner circle fears its support is brittle
Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s most prominent opponent says charges are politically motivated
Putin’s most prominent opponent could face another 15 years in prison over latest charges
Tech groups report legal threats and visit from armed men as Moscow demands app is removed from online stores
Spoiling tactics suggest lengths to which jittery Kremlin will go to keep hold on power
This retelling of the attempted assassination of Putin’s most vocal critic is full of black humour
Assets of officials linked to FSB security agency to be frozen following 2020 nerve agent attack on opposition activist
Tensions between party leaders and members intensify as parliamentary elections loom
Jailed opposition activist’s supporters banned from elections and threatened with prison
Network of bases set up to support prominent Putin critic impossible to operate ‘in their current form’
Independent news site designated ‘foreign agent’ as Russian government puts pressure on journalists
Aggressive intimidation tactics and court move suggest bid to silence opposition leader for good
Washington had vowed ‘consequences’ for Moscow if jailed Kremlin critic died
Supporters say jailed Kremlin critic’s life ‘hanging by a thread’ 3 weeks into hunger strike
Condition of jailed Russian opposition leader deteriorates amid Kremlin crackdown
Critic of Putin went on hunger strike last week in protest at detention conditions
Putin’s most prominent critic complains in a letter to his prison warden that he might lose his legs
Activist claims medical treatment withheld and sleep deprivation ‘torture’
After eras of prosperity and patriotism, Russia’s president is now ramping up repression to hold on to power
Move comes as Kremlin seeks to reduce social media influence on pro-Navalny protests
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