Putin strolls to victory in Russia – but his opponents still humiliate him
Protest reminds Russians opposed to president’s authoritarian rule that they are not alone
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Ukrainians in occupied regions pressured to vote for Putin
Polls are open in four annexed regions of Ukraine close to the front line.
Putin threatens nukes again as war rages on in Ukraine
Putin has talked about his readiness to use nuclear weapons since the war began.
Putin warns Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
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In his tenure, Putin has managed to eliminate nearly all independent media in Russia.
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A country that once tolerated some dissent is now one that ruthlessly suppresses it.
Kremlin seeks to suppress Navalny’s influence, in death as in life
New York Times: Putin has not said a word in public about Navalny since his death.
Hearse drivers refuse to take Navalny’s body to his funeral
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Russia-Ukraine war anniversary a time to reflect
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Ukrainian troops pull back after Russia onslaught
Kyiv's troops have withdrawn from a village in the east of the country.
Prisoner swap was in final stages before Alexei Navalny's death
Talks were under way to exchange Alexei Navalny for a Russian imprisoned in Germany.
Delays in promised Western aid killing Ukrainians - report
Ukraine says half of promised Western military support fails to arrive on time.
'Putin is lying': Zelenskyy puts his soldier death toll far lower than Russia claims
The number of soldiers killed is far lower than Putin's estimate, says Zelenskyy.
'Meat waves and constant carnage': NZ soldiers call for more help for Ukraine
Ukraine is making a desperate plea for more weapons as the fight against Russia slogs on.
King Charles praises Ukrainians on second anniversary of invasion
'Theirs is true valour, in the face of indescribable aggression.'
Alexei Navalny’s body released to mother more than a week after his death
Alexei Navalny's mother had been demanding the return of his body for more than a week.
Putin takes a flight in nuclear-capable bomber
The flight seemed calculated to send a tough message to Russian voters and the West.
Navalny's mother says Moscow is 'blackmailing' her over son's remains
NYT: Officials won't release the body until she agrees to a secret burial, Navalnaya says.
Russia could put a nuclear weapon into space this year, US warns
New York Times: Vladimir Putin insists Russia is 'categorically against' nukes in space.
Inside Alexei Navalny’s final months, in his own words
New York Times: Trump. Indian food. Matthew Perry. And books, books, books.
Alexei Navalny’s widow vows to continue his fight against the Kremlin
Yulia Navalnaya accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of killing her husband.
With prison certain and death likely, why did Navalny return to Russia?
New York Times: "When Navalny came back, it was a nightmare for Putin."
Russian opposition leader Navalny’s bruised body found in Arctic morgue
No autopsy has been performed yet on the body, although there are signs of injury.
'Unacceptable': Luxon blames Putin for Russian dissident Navalny's death
The PM joins Joe Biden and other leaders in blaming Russia's president for his death.
'More experienced': Putin says he prefers Joe Biden over Donald Trump
The Russian president said he's ready to work with any elected US leader.
Five key moments from Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin
From a rambling 'history lesson' to threats of World War III - here are the key moments.
Putin's war admission in Tucker interview: 'We could have stopped those hostilities a year and a half ago'
Putin claims Boris Johnson urged Ukraine against signing peace deal with Russia.
Russia says jet carrying Ukrainian prisoners crashes, killing all aboard
Russian plane crashes near Ukrainian border, Kyiv accused of shooting it down.
Imprisoned Putin critic found after three weeks 'missing'
Lawyers for Russian opposition leader had not been able to reach him since December 6.
Ukraine disappointed by stalemate with Russia
Twenty-two months since Russia invaded, it has about one-fifth of Ukraine in its grip.
Vladimir Putin increases military pressure on Ukraine
Russia is building up its resources for a new stage of the war over the winter