Putin critic Navalny transferred to penal colony

Feb 27, 2021

Moscow [Russia], February 27 : Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been transferred from a Moscow detention centre to a penal colony, according to...

Navalny feels 'pride and hope' over protests against his detention

Apr 23, 2021

Moscow [Russia], April 23 : Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said on Thursday he feels "pride and hope" over a swarm of protests against...

Russia: Court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

Nov 28, 2023

The court's ruling on Tuesday has extended his detention through at least January 30 of next year.

Belarusian opposition leader calls for 'global protests' following detention of journalist

May 27, 2021

Moscow [Russia], May 27 : Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has called for 'global protests' on Saturday against the government led by President Alexander...

Ukraine accuses Russia of 'disinformation operation' in India over detention of Ukrainian citizens

Mar 26, 2026

In an official comment issued, the embassy criticised remarks by the Russian foreign ministry and described them as part of a broader disinformation effort.

Russia invites UN, Red Cross to probe shelling of Olenivka pre-trial detention centre

Jul 30, 2022

Moscow [Russia], July 31 : Russia has invited experts from the United Nations and the Red Cross to participate in the investigation into the...