The United state of America has called for an end to the persecution of independent voices after around 200 opposition politicians and municipal deputies in Russia were arrested following a police raid. US secretary of state Antony Blinken denounce the move and called for an end to political persecution in Russia. The Tensions are the latest in the series of crackdowns sustained by the opposition leaders from Kremlin critic Alexy Navalny's arrest and imprisonment. Russian Police arrested 200 opposition leaders and politicians at a conference in Moscow.

US to Russia end persecution of independent voices

Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexy Navalny has been moved to an undisclosed location outside Moscow, which may be a prison camp his lawyer has said.

Kremlin critic Alexy Navalny has been moved to an undisclosed location

Russia's President Vladimir Putin says that kremlin critic Alexy Navalny is being used by contending forces to escalate the public outrage against his government. Referring to him as 'that figure', Putin said Navalny is being used to capitalize on the frustration and dissatisfaction of the public against him.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks on Pro-Navalny protests

Disapproval ratings for Russian president Vladimir Putin hit a new low but not from Russian media, but it comes at a time when a nationwide protest has erupted over the jailing of Kermilc critic Alexy Navalny. Watch independent polls test.

Nationwide protest over Navalny's arrest leads to falling in Putin's approval ratings by 17%

Support is growing for Yuliya Navalny, the woman now called the first lady of the opposition party in Russia. Yulia Navalny's husband has been jailed for 2 years. Yulia who duned a red jumper has seen crying as the Moscow court pronounced Alexy Navalny's sentence. Alexy Navalny told his wife not to be sad as everything just be fine. His words are now trending on social media.

Netizens in Russia voice support for Yuliya Navalny after Alexy Navalny's arrest

Russian Opposition leader Alexy Navalny's arrest has gathered criticism from around the World. On his trip to Moscow EU's top diplomat, Josep Borell said that Russia and EU's ties are all-time low after Alexy Navalny's arrest.

World condemns Russian opposition leader Alexy Navalny's arrest

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