Who is Alexei Navalny's wife Yulia - and can she take his place as Russia's next opposition figure?

Artists spray-paint portraits of Alexei Navalny behind a Soviet monument in Vienna

Austrian graffiti duo Joel Gamnou painted the portraits, receiving mostly positive feedback from the public, although criticism arose from certain groups alleging political misuse of the wall.

Alexei Navalny: Russian court rejects Navalny mother’s case alleging improper medical care| Oneindia

A lawsuit filed by the mother of the late Russian opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, alleging inadequate medical care during his time in the Arctic penal colony where he passed away, has been dismissed. The court in the town of Labytnangi, near the penal colony, rejected the suit, citing Navalny's absence as the plaintiff. Ivan Zhdanov, a former aide to Navalny, expressed dismay over the decision, highlighting Navalny's history of filing lawsuits regarding medical care in prisons. The dismissal, Zhdanov noted, comes with a tone of mockery, given Navalny's tragic demise. ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~

Putin’s Scare in Kharkiv Grows: Zelensky Signs New Law Allowing Prisoners to Join Military

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ratified a new law allowing certain prisoners to be paroled if they agree to enlist in the country's military. This legislation, aimed at bolstering Ukraine's military ranks, comes in response to the significant challenges the nation faces in its conflict with Russia. The details of the new law were published on the official website of the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. Initially submitted to the legislature in March, the bill is part of a broader effort by Ukraine to replenish its military forces. The legislation enables Ukrainian inmates to voluntarily enlist on a contractual basis and serve as long as martial law is in effect. The law specifically applies to convicts with three years or less remaining on their original prison sentences. #Zelensky #Ukraine #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineConflict #Kharkiv #Putin #MilitaryRecruitment #PrisonerEnlistment #WarLaw #MartialLaw #UkraineDefense #Mobilization #ConflictNews #EasternEurope #GlobalNews ~PR.152~ED.103~

Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone''

Putin claims he isn't seeking to gain control over city of Kharkiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he has no plans to recapture the city of Kharkiv, during a visit to China on Friday. Putin clarified that Moscow's military action in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region is aimed at establishing a buffer zone.

Putin's Final Blow on Kharkiv with Renewed Russia’s Drone blitz; Ukraine’s Belgorod Retaliation

In a critical escalation on Ukraine's northeastern front, Russian troops have made significant advances in the Kharkiv region, expanding the combat zone by approximately 70 kilometers. Ukrainian Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi warned of imminent "heavy battles" as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the establishment of a "buffer zone" to protect Russia's border regions. The offensive, which began last Friday, has strained Ukrainian defences, already stretched thin over a sprawling front. During a visit to China, Putin linked the offensive to ongoing Ukrainian shelling of Russian border areas, justifying the creation of the buffer zone. A recent Russian missile strike in Kharkiv killed two and injured 25, highlighting the conflict's toll. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukrainian forces have stabilized the front despite losing control of 12 villages. #Putin #Kharkiv #UkraineWar #DroneBlitz #Belgorod #UkraineRetaliation #RussiaUkraineConflict #BufferZone #MilitaryOffensive #KharkivAttack #WarUpdates #EasternFront #UkrainianDefense #RussiaInvasion #ConflictZone ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.194~

China-Russia relations: 'Vladimir Putin needs Xi Jinping's support'

Putin Troops' Rampage In Kharkiv's Starytsya Village,Ukrainian Forces Chased Away in Dramatic Battle

In a significant development, Russia announced that its troops have liberated the village of Starytsya near Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region as part of a new offensive launched last week. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that their units have advanced deep into Ukrainian defenses. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlights the urgent need for advanced air defense systems, revealing that Kyiv currently has only a quarter of the required defenses. #RussiaUkraineWar #Russia #Ukraine #Kharkiv #KharkivVillage #Ukrainians #Russians #Starytsya #VladimirPutin #VolodymyrZelenskyy #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.101~

Russians 'don't have numbers for strategic breakthrough' in Ukraine: NATO

Moscow says it will keep pushing its offensive in Ukraine, though NATO doubts Russia has the resources to make a significant breakthrough.

Putin Fumes as Ukraine Kills 3 Russians; Kyiv's ATACMS Missiles Turn Luhansk Oil Depots into Ashes

A Ukrainian strike on an oil storage depot in Ukraine's occupied Luhansk region resulted in three deaths, eight injuries, and a large fire. The incident has heightened concerns about fuel shortages in the region. While Russian-appointed officials blame the Ukrainian Armed Forces for the attack, Kyiv has not claimed responsibility. The strike adds to existing tensions in eastern Ukraine and exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in the area. As authorities assess the damage and work to address the fallout, residents face the prospect of further challenges due to potential fuel shortages. #Ukraine #Russia #Luhansk #OilDepot #ATACMSMissile #War #Conflict #MilitaryAction #EasternUkraine #Geopolitics ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.102~

Russians celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets

Russians to celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets. Ukraine asks authorities to ban events.

Russia Floods: Angry Russians in Orsk demand compensation after floods destroy homes | Oneindia

On Monday, April 8th, an uncommon scene unfolded in Orsk as over a hundred Russians took to the streets, seeking President Vladimir Putin's intervention in the aftermath of unprecedented flooding that had besieged their city. Amidst chants of "shame on you," aimed squarely at local authorities, the demonstrators voiced their frustration, accusing officials of neglecting their duty to alleviate the dire situation. #RussiaFloods #VladimirPutin #OrskAnger #CompensationDemands #OrenburgDisaster #FloodDamage #EmergencyDeclared #RussianProtest #DamCollapse #DisplacedResidents #RebuildOrsk ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.121~HT.96~