Navalny's widow accuses Putin of 'fake' faith for refusing to return body
Saturday, 24 February 2024 Alexei Navalny's widow has demanded the release of his body for burial as she accused Vladimir Putin of "torturing" her husband in death as he had in life.
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison, has been released to his mother after a week-long delay. Navalny's death raised suspicions of foul play, with authorities claiming natural causes. His widow accused Putin of "satanism" for withholding the body. Western leaders,...
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.
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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.
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Vladimir Putin Secures 5th Term , as Russia’s President.
On March 18, Russia's Central
Election Commission confirmed that
Putin won reelection by a landslide.
He reportedly received over 87% of the vote.
Countries that congratulated him include
Cuba, Honduras, Nicaragua, North Korea,
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.
However, critics say that Putin
didn't have any credible opposition,
and free speech against him was stifled.
For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports. .
For example, Alexei Navalny, a fierce opponent of Putin's, died last month in an Arctic prison, and his other critics have either been jailed or exiled, 'USA Today' reports. .
Independent media outlets
have also been shuttered. .
The elections took place in an
ever-shrinking political space, which
has resulted in an alarming increase
of violations of civil and political rights.., Josep Borrell, the European Union's
top foreign policy official, via statement.
... and precluded many candidates
from running, including all those opposed to
Russia’s illegal war of aggression, deprived
Russian voters of a real choice and heavily
limited their access to accurate information, Josep Borrell, the European Union's
top foreign policy official, via statement.
The United States referred to the
vote as "neither free nor fair," while
Germany called it a "pseudo-election.".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Putin is "sick with power and is doing everything in his power to rule forever.".
Putin is currently Russia's "longest-serving leader since Joseph Stalin," 'USA Today' reports.
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Elections in Russia are imminent, with President Putin urging participation from March 15-17, stressing unity. Putin, set for his fifth term, faces little opposition after Navalny's demise. Early global voting proceeds smoothly, including in Eastern Ukraine. Kyiv condemns this, citing violations of international law. The Russian Federation Council sets the official election date for March 17, signalling Putin's entrenched leadership akin to a president-for-life.
#Russia #RussiaElections #VladimirPutin #EasternUkraine #Kyiv #AlexeiNavalny #RussiaElectionnews #RussianFederation #Kremlin #Zelensky #Electionresults #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Ukrainian intelligence agents have successfully thwarted a Russian plan to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky. The SBU State Security Service of Ukraine revealed that they apprehended Russian agents embedded within the Ukrainian state guard service. These agents were allegedly plotting to kidnap and assassinate the president along with other high-ranking government officials. According to Vasyl Malyuk, the Head of the SBU, the failed assassination attempt was intended as a "gift" to Vladimir Putin just before his upcoming inauguration on Tuesday. The SBU stated that they arrested two suspected "moles" who they believe were recruited by Russia prior to the invasion
#ZelenskyAssassinationPlan #UkraineFoilsPlot #RussianSpyAgency #RussiaUkraineWar #SecurityAlert #GeopoliticalTensions #InternationalEspionage #SBUIntelligence #DefendingZelensky #UnifiedResponse
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French President Emmanuel Macron clarified on Monday that the US and its allies have no intentions of seeking regime change in Russia. However, Paris remains committed to supporting Kiev in its ongoing conflict with Moscow, pledging continued aid for as long as necessary.
Macron's remarks came during a joint press conference with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Elysee Palace, where they engaged in discussions alongside the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Among the topics addressed were the Ukraine conflict, bilateral trade, and economic relations between France and China.
In his statements, Macron emphasised the importance of dialogue and cooperation in addressing global challenges, underscoring the need for diplomatic solutions to complex geopolitical issues.
#Macron #France #Russia #UkraineWar #NuclearDeployment #TacticalWeapons #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #XiJinping #Meeting #PeaceEfforts #ConflictResolution #GlobalSecurity #News
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Explore the inauguration event marking Vladimir Putin's fifth term as president, amidst growing isolation from the West. Despite criticism, Putin solidifies his domestic power, highlighted by a church service aiming to bolster his rule. Delve into the implications of Putin's continued leadership amid international tensions.
#VladimirPutin #PutinInaugurationCeremony #RussiavsWest #VladimirPutinInauguration #Putin5thTerm #RussiaUkraineWar #Oneindia
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Lyudmila Navalnaya, mother of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, seeks legal recourse after being denied access to her son's body at the prison where he died. A court in Salekhard will..
Biden to Announce Sanctions on Russia , for Navalny’s Death.
Biden to Announce Sanctions on Russia , for Navalny’s Death.
On Feb. 19, President Joe Biden confirmed that his administration will..
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In a heartfelt plea to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Lyudmila Navalnaya, the mother of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, appealed on Tuesday for the immediate release of her son's body for..