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Action over Navalny falls short of demands from Moscow’s toughest critics but is welcomed by US
Rush to prosecute supporters of Alexei Navalny highlights problems in judicial system
Judge reduces sentence slightly but ignores European Court of Human Rights ruling to release activist immediately
Kremlin’s hardline response has targeted journalists as well as demonstrators
The persecution of Alexei Navalny provides a focus for social discontent
Living standards slide amid stagnant growth, weak investment and government austerity
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell denies envoys took part in protest rallies
Why the Russian opposition leader returned to face his persecutors
Opposition activist’s long sentence underscores Kremlin will not brook any dissent
Case viewed by supporters as attempt to neutralise Vladimir Putin’s most prominent critic
Thousands defy warnings and arrest to show support for imprisoned activist Alexei Navalny
Demonstrations across Russia sign citizens’ concerns run deeper than arrest of opposition leader
Russian dissident has exploited technology to mobilise public dissent
Moscow office’s attempt to ban staff from Alexei Navalny protests helps maintain the status quo
Unprecedented public comments by Vladimir Putin and state TV hint at concern over opposition activist’s impact
The US and EU should work together to support democracy in Russia
President makes remarks in wake of protests across Russia in support of jailed opposition leader
The fragility of the Russian regime is becoming clear
Analysts say Kremlin crackdown risks following Lukashenko in stoking popular discontent
Videos posted on social media show officers beating unarmed protesters in mass rallies
Cadre of less well-known campaigners will look to continue jailed opposition leader’s work
Moscow demands social media companies delete posts publicising rallies called for Saturday as police give warning
Kremlin warns protests planned for weekend breach law as fears of opposition crackdown grow
Putin’s spokesman says detention of opposition activist ‘a completely internal affair’
The cost of shipping goods from China to Europe has more than tripled in the past eight weeks
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