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Russian opposition seek to revive protests against Putin

May 7, 2013 11:35
By Timothy Heritage MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian protestors unfurled a huge banner demanding the release of "political prisoners" on Monday, at the start of a day of protest against President Vladimir Putin intended to revive their flagging opposition movement. The banner, declaring "Freedom for the May 6 prisoners!", rippled over three floors at the top of a high-rise apartment block on Novy Arbat, one of Moscow's busiest streets. It was quickly taken down and one man was arrested.

Russian officials defiant on inclusion in US blacklist

Agence France-PresseApril 27, 2013 05:30
Russian officials blacklisted by the United States over the prison death of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky expressed defiance on Saturday as ministers assured them of the Russian government's support. The United States this month released a list of 16 Russians allegedly linked to the 2009 death of Magnitsky. They were barred from travelling to the United States or holding assets there in a move that enraged Russia and prompted tit-for-tat measures and a US adoption ban.

Russia gives Ireland adoption warning over Magnitsky law

Agence France-PresseApril 26, 2013 12:45
Russia has warned Ireland it could break off talks on cross-border adoptions if lawmakers press for sanctions against Russian officials implicated in the death of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, according to a letter obtained by AFP on Friday. The threat follows Moscow's decision to ban US adoptions of Russian orphans in retaliation for a recent US law freezing the assets and denying entry to America of those tied to Magnitsky's death in custody in 2009.

Putin says sees 'no elements of Stalinism' in Russia

Agence France-PresseApril 25, 2013 08:31
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied the existence of any elements of Stalinism under his rule but warned there needed to be "order and discipline" in modern Russia. "I do not see any elements of Stalinism here," Putin said in his annual question-and-answer session with Russians amid growing criticism from activists over a crackdown on civil society. "Stalinism is linked to the cult of personality, mass violations of the law, repressions and camps." But he added: "This does not mean that we should not have order and discipline."

Russian protest leader denounces 'political' trial

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 11:46
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Wednesday denounced his trial as a fabrication aimed at ending his political career, warning the judge that officials involved in persecuting him will eventually face "harsh punishment". A Russian court on Wednesday reopened the trial against Navalny, who may face up to a decade in jail if convicted on charges of embezzling half a million dollars in a timber deal, a case he says was orchestrated by President Vladimir Putin.

Russian protest leader says trial is Putin's revenge

April 24, 2013 11:03
By Gabriela Baczynska KIROV, Russia (Reuters) - Russian protest leader Alexei Navalny accused President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of seeking "political revenge" against him after a court refused to throw out what he says are trumped-up charges. On day two of his trial on theft charges that are punishable by up to 10 years in jail, the anti-corruption campaigner and protest organiser said Judge Sergei Blinov was biased. Navalny urged Blinov to recuse himself and send the charges back to state prosecutors for review.

Russian protest leader denounces 'political' trial

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 09:45
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Wednesday denounced his trial as a fabrication aimed at ending his political career, warning the judge that officials involved in persecuting him will eventually face "harsh punishment". A Russian court on Wednesday reopened the trial against Navalny, who may face up to a decade in jail if convicted on charges of embezzling half a million dollars in a timber deal, a case he says was orchestrated by President Vladimir Putin.

Russia's Navalny says trial aimed at ending political career

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 08:46
Russian protest leader Alexei Navalny on Wednesday slammed his trial on embezzlement charges as politically motivated and said its goal was to end his ambitions of running for office. "The most important reason for this case's existence... is pushing me out of the legal political field," Navalny said in his first defence statement in the trial, which reopened earlier in the northern Kirov region. lap-ma/sjw/lc

Trial of Russian protest leader Navalny reopens

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 05:46
A Russian court on Wednesday reopened the trial on embezzlement charges of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who may face up to a decade in jail if convicted in a case he says was orchestrated by President Vladimir Putin. The prosecution accuses the 36-year-old, who has emerged as the most charismatic figure in the anti-Putin protest movement, of causing a loss of $500,000 (385,000 euros) to a regional government while acting as an advisor in a timber deal.

Putin foe Navalny urges Russian court to throw out charges

April 24, 2013 04:45
By Gabriela Baczynska KIROV, Russia (Reuters) - Russian protest leader Alexei Navalny urged a court on Wednesday to throw out what he said were trumped-up charges intended to silence one of President Vladimir Putin's sharpest critics. A court in the industrial city of Kirov adjourned to consider his request to return the case to state prosecutors for review on day two of his trial on charges of stealing from a timber firm that carry a possible 10-year jail term.
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