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Russian leader remains coy over a possible fourth term
Retail politics and US jibes in 4-hour phone-in — but no mention of Navalny
Putin challenger among hundreds held in rallies against corruption across the country
Aides to anti-corruption activist urge demonstrations to continue despite detention
Opposition leader Navalny hopes protests will help challenge Putin ahead of elections
Move comes before planned protests across 30 cities on Saturday
Russian opposition politician is seen as an increasingly serious challenger to Putin
Freshly released opposition leader says poverty lowering fear levels
President’s authoritarianism has barred the rise of any challenger
Alexei Navalny becomes dangerous opponent for the president after orchestrating a wave of demonstrations
Anger over top-level corruption poses a challenge to the Kremlin
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny has mobilised tens of thousands to demonstrate
Activist Alexei Navalny in court as demonstrators defy police ban
Move set to test Russian leader’s confidence in his ability to hold on to power
Verdict set to bar popular Russian politician from challenge in presidential poll
Opposition leader seen as only politician who could rival President Vladimir Putin
