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Critic of Putin went on hunger strike last week in protest at detention conditions
Putin’s most prominent critic complains in a letter to his prison warden that he might lose his legs
Activist claims medical treatment withheld and sleep deprivation ‘torture’
After eras of prosperity and patriotism, Russia’s president is now ramping up repression to hold on to power
Move comes as Kremlin seeks to reduce social media influence on pro-Navalny protests
Co-ordinated measures come after jailing of prominent opposition politician
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
Kremlin’s hardline response has targeted journalists as well as demonstrators
The persecution of Alexei Navalny provides a focus for social discontent
Living standards slide amid stagnant growth, weak investment and government austerity
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell denies envoys took part in protest rallies
Why the Russian opposition leader returned to face his persecutors
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
The US and EU should work together to support democracy in Russia
President makes remarks in wake of protests across Russia in support of jailed opposition leader
The fragility of the Russian regime is becoming clear
Analysts say Kremlin crackdown risks following Lukashenko in stoking popular discontent
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