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Moscow signals to Brussels president has weathered the storm and will stand by autocrats
Action over Navalny falls short of demands from Moscow’s toughest critics but is welcomed by US
Rush to prosecute supporters of Alexei Navalny highlights problems in judicial system
Judge reduces sentence slightly but ignores European Court of Human Rights ruling to release activist immediately
Outreach to Moscow risks ignoring the concerns of central and eastern EU countries
Kremlin’s hardline response has targeted journalists as well as demonstrators
Kremlin stance is blow to European countries which favour outreach to Moscow
Josep Borrell’s sally was only Europe’s latest ill-fated response to Kremlin repression; this must change
The persecution of Alexei Navalny provides a focus for social discontent
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell denies envoys took part in protest rallies
Why the Russian opposition leader returned to face his persecutors
Deal comes even as Biden administration pledges to take harder line on Moscow
Opposition activist’s long sentence underscores Kremlin will not brook any dissent
Case viewed by supporters as attempt to neutralise Vladimir Putin’s most prominent critic
Thousands defy warnings and arrest to show support for imprisoned activist Alexei Navalny
Demonstrations across Russia sign citizens’ concerns run deeper than arrest of opposition leader
Russian dissident has exploited technology to mobilise public dissent
Moscow office’s attempt to ban staff from Alexei Navalny protests helps maintain the status quo
Unprecedented public comments by Vladimir Putin and state TV hint at concern over opposition activist’s impact
White House says US president also raised Ukraine and Navalny with Russia’s leader
Moscow sees poverty-stricken country as a way to increase presence in region and boost global influence
The US and EU should work together to support democracy in Russia
Companies are raising money at a blistering pace, and Zoom’s warning for other groups in China
President makes remarks in wake of protests across Russia in support of jailed opposition leader
The fragility of the Russian regime is becoming clear
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