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Late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s mother Lyudmila Navalnaya touches his portrait at his grave, two years after his death, at the Borisovskoye Cemetery in Moscow, on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Alexander Zemlianichenko/)

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Mourners in Moscow mark two-year anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death

Mourners gathered in Moscow on Monday to mark two years since the death in custody of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, under the shadow of a Kremlin crackdown and just two days since a new analysis reinforced suspicions that he was murdered.

Alexei Navalny died in a Russian jail (Jonathan Brady/PA

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Independent labs have found Alexei Navalny was poisoned, widow says

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny suspected he would die in prison (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)

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Dissident Navalny predicted he would die in Russian prison, memoir shows

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Trial of lawyers who once represented Navalny gets under way in Russia

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Russian authorities ‘refuse to open criminal investigation into Navalny’s death’

Russian journalists jailed on ‘extremism’ charges for alleged Navalny group work

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Russian journalists jailed on ‘extremism’ charges for alleged Navalny group work

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EU puts sanctions on Russian justice officials blamed for jailing Alexei Navalny

The European Union has imposed sanctions on the Russian justice and prison officials responsible for imprisoning opposition leader Alexei Navalny before his death last month.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Russian court rejects legal claim against prison by Alexei Navalny’s mother

Russian court rejects legal claim against prison by Alexei Navalny’s mother

A Russian court has rejected a lawsuit filed by the mother of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who died in prison in February, that claimed he received inadequate medical care.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

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Ally of late Russian opposition leader Navalny attacked in Lithuania’s capital

Associates of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said that the politician’s close ally and top strategist was attacked near his home in Lithuania’s capital.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Alexei Navalny’s widow urges Russians to stage election day protest

Alexei Navalny’s widow urges Russians to stage election day protest

The widow of Alexei Navalny, who died in an Arctic prison three weeks ago, has called on his supporters to join a protest at the presidential election that the Russian opposition leader devised shortly before his death.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Russian spymaster says Alexei Navalny died of natural causes

Russian spymaster says Alexei Navalny died of natural causes

Russia’s spymaster has said that opposition leader Alexei Navalny died of natural causes, a statement that appeared to reflect the Kremlin’s efforts to assuage international outrage over the death of President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe.

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Navalny’s mother brings flowers to his grave a day after Moscow funeral

Navalny’s mother brings flowers to his grave a day after Moscow funeral

The mother and mother-in-law of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were among mourners who brought flowers to his grave in Moscow a day after thousands of people turned his funeral into one of the largest recent displays of dissent.

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s funeral to take place in Moscow

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s funeral to take place in Moscow

Relatives and supporters of Alexei Navalny are preparing to hold the opposition leader’s funeral on Friday in southeastern Moscow.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be held on Friday

Funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be held on Friday

The funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died earlier this month in a remote Arctic penal colony, will take place on Friday in Moscow, his spokesperson said.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Prisoner swap for Navalny was in final stages before his death, associate says

Prisoner swap for Navalny was in final stages before his death, associate says

An associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has said that talks were under way shortly before his death to exchange him for a Russian imprisoned in Germany. “Alexei Navalny could have been sitting here now, today.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Body of Alexei Navalny handed over to his mother, aide says

Body of Alexei Navalny handed over to his mother, aide says

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, an aide to Mr Navalny said on his social media account.

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Navalny widow accuses Putin of mocking Christianity for refusing to return body

Navalny widow accuses Putin of mocking Christianity for refusing to return body

The widow of Alexei Navalny has accused Vladimir Putin of mocking Christianity by trying to force the Russian opposition leader’s mother to agree to a secret funeral after his death in a penal colony.

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Navalny ally says authorities threaten to bury Kremlin critic on prison grounds

Navalny ally says authorities threaten to bury Kremlin critic on prison grounds

An ally of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny said that Russian authorities have given his mother a deadline to agree to forgo a public funeral or else they will bury him on prison grounds.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Return Navalny’s body to his family, famous Russians urge authorities

Return Navalny’s body to his family, famous Russians urge authorities

Russians including Nobel Prize-winning journalist Dmitry Muratov and ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov have released videos calling on Russian authorities to return the body of opposition leader Alexei Navalny to his family, a week after his death in ...

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Alexei Navalny’s mother says she is resisting pressure to agree to secret burial

Alexei Navalny’s mother says she is resisting pressure to agree to secret burial

The mother of Russia’s top opposition leader Alexei Navalny said she has seen her son’s body and that she is resisting strong pressure by authorities to agree to a secret burial outside the public eye.

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Do not give up after Navalny’s death, jailed Russian opposition leader says

Do not give up after Navalny’s death, jailed Russian opposition leader says

A jailed prominent opposition figure has urged Russians not to give up after the death of Alexei Navalny and claimed there is a state-backed hit squad taking out opponents of President Vladimir Putin.

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Alexei Navalny’s mother launches court action demanding release of his body

Alexei Navalny’s mother launches court action demanding release of his body

The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has filed a lawsuit at a court in the Arctic city of Salekhard contesting officials’ refusal to release her son’s body, Russia’s state news agency Tass has reported.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Alexei Navalny’s mother appeals for release of her son’s body

Alexei Navalny’s mother appeals for release of her son’s body

The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has appealed to President Vladimir Putin to intervene and turn her son’s body over to her so she can bury him with dignity.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Blaming Vladimir Putin for death of Alexei Navalny ‘unfounded’, Kremlin says

Blaming Vladimir Putin for death of Alexei Navalny ‘unfounded’, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin did not see the video in which Alexei Navalny’s widow vowed to continue his fight against the Kremlin, his spokesman said, and dismissed her allegations that Mr Putin had killed the country’s opposition leader as ...

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Trump talks about own legal problems in social media post about Navalny

Trump talks about own legal problems in social media post about Navalny

More than 72 hours after Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in an Arctic penal colony, former US president Donald Trump mentioned him by name for the first time in a post on his social media site that focused not on Mr Navalny, but his ...

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Russian authorities ‘extend probe into Navalny’s death’ as allies claim cover-up

Russian authorities ‘extend probe into Navalny’s death’ as allies claim cover-up

The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was on Monday denied access to a morgue where his body was believed to be kept after his death in an Arctic penal colony, as Mr Navalny’s allies accused authorities of trying to hide evidence.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Who are Alexei Navalny’s fellow key Russian dissidents?

Who are Alexei Navalny’s fellow key Russian dissidents?

The sudden death of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most formidable antagonist has left an open wound in Russia’s political opposition. Alexei Navalny, 47, was the Kremlin’s best-known critic at home and abroad.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Hundreds detained in Russia as country mourns death of Putin foe Alexei Navalny

Hundreds detained in Russia as country mourns death of Putin foe Alexei Navalny

More than 400 people have been detained in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died at a remote Arctic prison colony, a prominent rights group has reported.

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

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Navalny director ‘grateful’ for democracy champion’s final message

The director of the Oscar-winning documentary on Alexei Navalny has said he is grateful to the late Russian opposition leader for his final message to the world to “safeguard and install democracy”.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Alexei Navalny’s team confirms death and calls for body to be returned to family

Alexei Navalny’s team confirms death and calls for body to be returned to family

Alexei Navalny’s spokesperson has confirmed that the Russian opposition leader died at a remote Arctic penal colony and said he was “murdered”, but it is unclear where his body is.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Tributes to Alexei Navalny removed from Russian cities as police look on

Tributes to Alexei Navalny removed from Russian cities as police look on

Floral tributes to Alexei Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe who died on Friday in a Russian penal colony, were removed overnight by groups of unknown people while police watched, videos on Russian social media channels show.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Navalny's death 'a consequence of Putin and his thugs', says Biden

Navalny's death 'a consequence of Putin and his thugs', says Biden

World leaders and Russian opposition activists wasted no time on Friday in blaming the reported on President Vladimir Putin and his government.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny jokes in court via video link from Arctic prison

Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny jokes in court via video link from Arctic prison

A smiling and joking Alexei Navalny appeared in court on Wednesday via video link from the Arctic penal colony where he is serving a 19-year sentence.

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

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Alexei Navalny ‘put in punishment cell’ in Arctic prison colony

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has said officials at the Arctic penal colony where he is serving a 19-year sentence have isolated him in a tiny punishment cell over a minor infraction.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

I am your new Santa Claus, Alexei Navalny jokes from Arctic prison

I am your new Santa Claus, Alexei Navalny jokes from Arctic prison

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has made his first comments about his transfer to an Arctic prison colony nicknamed the “Polar Wolf”, in his first appearance since associates lost contact with him three weeks ago.

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

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Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny located in penal colony

Associates of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said on Monday that he has been located at a prison colony above the Arctic Circle, nearly three weeks after contact with him was lost.

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

Navalny’s disappearance is a ploy by Kremlin to deepen his isolation, allies say

Navalny’s disappearance is a ploy by Kremlin to deepen his isolation, allies say

The loss of contact with Alexei Navalny at the prison colony where the opposition leader was being held likely signals a Kremlin effort to tighten his isolation while President Vladimir Putin runs for re-election over the next three months, Mr ...

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

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Russian prison officials ‘refuse to say’ where Navalny is, spokeswoman says

The whereabouts of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are unknown as officials at the penal colony where he was serving his sentence told one of his lawyers that he is no longer on the inmate roster, the politician’s spokeswoman said.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

Russia brings new charges against jailed Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny

Russia brings new charges against jailed Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny

In comments passed to his associates, he said he had been charged under article 214 of Russia’s penal code, which covers crimes of vandalism

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

Russian authorities raid homes of lawyers for imprisoned Alexei Navalny

Russian authorities raid homes of lawyers for imprisoned Alexei Navalny

Russian authorities have searched the homes of three lawyers representing imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and detained one of them, the politician’s allies said.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023

Navalny to serve 19 years in ‘special regime’ prison after latest conviction

Navalny to serve 19 years in ‘special regime’ prison after latest conviction

A Russian court convicted imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of extremism and sentenced him to 19 years in prison on Friday.

Fri, 04 Aug, 2023

Russia seeking 20-year prison term for Kremlin foe Navalny, ally says

Russia seeking 20-year prison term for Kremlin foe Navalny, ally says

Russian prosecutors asked a court to sentence imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 20 years in prison on extremism charges, his ally Ivan Zhdanov said on Thursday.

Thu, 20 Jul, 2023

Alexei Navalny urges anti-Kremlin campaign as new trial begins

Alexei Navalny urges anti-Kremlin campaign as new trial begins

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has urged his supporters to begin a broad campaign against Moscow’s actions in Ukraine as he went on trial on new charges of extremism that could keep him behind bars for decades.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Russian court starts trial of opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Russian court starts trial of opposition leader Alexei Navalny

A Russian court has opened a new trial of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny that could keep him behind bars for decades.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Supporters of jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny mark his 47th birthday

Supporters of jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny mark his 47th birthday

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny voiced hope for a better future in Russia as his supporters held pickets and demonstrations to mark his 47th birthday on Sunday.

Sun, 04 Jun, 2023

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Navalny’s demands for moonshine, a balalaika and a pet kangaroo all denied

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny released excerpts of his correspondence with prison administrators on Friday, detailing his sarcastic demands for things like a bottle of moonshine, a balalaika and even a kangaroo.

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

New court date for jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny

New court date for jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny

A Moscow court has set a new date for a hearing paving the way for another trial of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny that could keep him in prison for decades.

Wed, 31 May, 2023

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Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny to face new trial

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said he was facing new extremism and terrorism charges that could land him in prison for life as authorities set the stage for a new trial against the Kremlin’s leading critic.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny ‘ill after new suspected poisoning’

Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny ‘ill after new suspected poisoning’

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in failing health because of a new suspected poisoning and is back in a punishment cell after a few days in regular confinement, a spokeswoman has said.

Wed, 12 Apr, 2023

Navalny ‘terribly glad’ documentary about him won an Oscar

Navalny ‘terribly glad’ documentary about him won an Oscar

“I had a very strange feeling at that moment,” the politician said.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023