Mourners detained as Kremlin remains silent on Navalny’s death

From behind bars, Navalny was a staunch opponent of Moscow’s full-scale military offensive against Ukraine, and watched helplessly as the Kremlin dismantled his organization and locked up its associates. Dozens of his top supporters fled into exile and continued to campaign against attacks on Ukraine and repression inside Russia. Late last year, Navalny was moved […]

Putin ordered ceasefire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a ceasefire in Ukraine on Orthodox Christmas, the Kremlin said on Thursday. The Kremlin said that Russian troops would have to cease fire for 36 hours from 12 noon on 6 January. Many Orthodox Christians, including those living in Russia and Ukraine, celebrate Christmas on January 6–7. Moscow’s Patriarch […]

Soldiers’ widows group calls on Putin to order massive mobilization for Ukraine war

A little-known patriotic group that supports widows of Russian soldiers has called on President Vladimir Putin to order a massive mobilization of millions and close borders to ensure victory in Ukraine. Putin, Russia’s 70-year-old paramount leader, has been under intense pressure to win a victory in Ukraine more than 10 months after he sent troops […]