Tag: ALEXEI NAVALNY

WORLD NEWS | Russia Accuses West Of Navalny Hysteria, Kremlin Backs Tough Protest Policing

February 3, 2021

BUCHAREST – – Russia accused the West on Wednesday of descending into hysteria over the jailed of opposition  politician Alexei Navalny, and the Kremlin said police had been right to use force to break up protests over his imprisonment. A Moscow court on Tuesday sentenced the prominent critic of President Vladimir Purin to three and … More WORLD NEWS | Russia Accuses West Of Navalny Hysteria, Kremlin Backs Tough Protest Policing

Germany: More Sanctions On Russia Over Navalny Cannot Ruled Out

February 3, 2021

MILAN – – The German government said on Wednesday further sanctions against Russia cannot be ruled out after a Moscow court jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and police used force against protesters. Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuersday’s verdict against Navalny was ‘far from any rule of law standards’ and demanded an end to violence against … More Germany: More Sanctions On Russia Over Navalny Cannot Ruled Out

WORLD NEWS | Kremlin Says Sunday’s Pro – Navalny Rallies Attended By ‘Hooligans And Provocateurs’

February 1, 2021

BUCHAREST – The Kremlin said on Monday that a large number of people who took part in protests against the jailing of oppositions politician Alexei Navalny on Sunday were ‘hooligans and provocateurs’. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call that dialogue with such people would be impossible, a day after Navalny’s allies … More WORLD NEWS | Kremlin Says Sunday’s Pro – Navalny Rallies Attended By ‘Hooligans And Provocateurs’

WORLD NEWS | Navalny, WHO and Thunberg Among Nominees For Nobel Peace Prize

January 31, 2021

MILAN – – Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the World Health Organization and climate campaigner Greta Thunberg are among those nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, all backed by Norwegian lawmakers who have  a track record of picking the winner. Thousands of people, frim members of parliaments worldwide to former winner,  are eligible to propose candidates. Nominations, which close on … More WORLD NEWS | Navalny, WHO and Thunberg Among Nominees For Nobel Peace Prize

WORLD NEWS | Putin’s Former Judo Partner Says He Owns Palace Which Opposition Links To Russian Leader

January 30, 2021

BUCHAREST – Russian businessman Arkady Rotenberg said on Saturday he owns a huge palace in southern Russia which jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has linked to President Vladimir Putin. Navalny and his anti – corruption foundation have published a video in which they allege the opulent mansion belonged to the Russian leader. The video has … More WORLD NEWS | Putin’s Former Judo Partner Says He Owns Palace Which Opposition Links To Russian Leader

BREAKING NEWS | Police Round Up More Than 350 At Russia Protests Backing Jailed Kremlin Foe Navalny

January 23, 2021

Police detained more than 350 people across Russia on Saturday and broke up rallies around the country as protesters defied bitter cold and a ban by authorities to demand the release of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Navalny had called on his supporter to protest after being arrested last weekend as he returned to Moscow … More BREAKING NEWS | Police Round Up More Than 350 At Russia Protests Backing Jailed Kremlin Foe Navalny