<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday approved legislation to increase fines for offences that were committed during protests in support of Kremlin’s fierce critic Alexei Navalny. Thousands that took part in unsanctioned rallies were detained by authorities.</p>

<p>The legislation has increased fines for insubordination to law enforcement officers. Now, offenders could end up paying 4,000 roubles ($54.30) with 15 days in detention, as opposed to the older fine of 1,000 roubles.</p>

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<p>Besides this, the law has introduced fines for upto 20,000 roubles in case organisers of protests violate any funding regulations.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/eu-to-sanction-four-russian-officials-for-crackdown-on-kremlin-critic-navalny-365490" hreflang="en">EU to sanction four Russian officials for crackdown on Kremlin critic Navalny</a></p>

<p>Over 11,000 people were detained by authorities this year for taking part in rallies that support Navalny, as per OVD-Info - a group which monitors protests. Russia’s Interior Ministry had put out a warning in advance saying that it would break up unauthorised rallies, and that those taking part in rallies may face prosecution.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/moscow-court-convicts-kremlin-critic-navalny-in-defamation-case-365104" hreflang="en">Moscow court convicts Kremlin critic Navalny in defamation case</a><br />
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Most of Navalny’s allies have now declared a moratorium on the protests till spring. His allies are either abroad or have been put under house arrest. Last August, Navalny was flown to Germany for treatment after he was allegedly poisoned with Novichok, a Soviet era nerve agent - a claim backed by Germany and many Western countries.<br />
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Russian authorities on the other hand deny any involvement in the incident. Last month, during his return to Russia, Navalny was detained by authorities, following which he was sentenced to jail on February 2 for violations of parole. Navalny is looking at two-and-a-half years in jail.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)</em></p>


Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday approved legislation to increase fines for offences that were committed during protests in support of Kremlin’s fierce critic Alexei Navalny.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday approved legislation to increase fines for offences that were committed during protests in support of Kremlin’s fierce critic Alexei Navalny. Thousands that took part in unsanctioned rallies were detained by authorities. The legislation has increased fines for insubordination to law enforcement officers. Now, offenders could end up paying 4,000 roubles ($54.30) with 15 days in detention, as opposed to the older fine of 1,000 roubles. Besides this, the law has introduced fines for upto 20,000 roubles in case organisers of protests violate any funding regulations. Also read: EU to sanction four Russian officials for crackdown on Kremlin critic Navalny Over 11,000 people were detained by authorities this year for taking part in rallies that support Navalny, as per OVD-Info - a group which monitors protests. Russia’s Interior Ministry had put out a warning in advance saying that it would break up unauthorised rallies, and that those taking part in rallies may face prosecution. Also read: Moscow court convicts Kremlin critic Navalny in defamation case Most of Navalny’s allies have now declared a moratorium on the protests till spring. His allies are either abroad or have been put under house arrest. Last August, Navalny was flown to Germany for treatment after he was allegedly poisoned with Novichok, a Soviet era nerve agent - a claim backed by Germany and many Western countries. Russian authorities on the other hand deny any involvement in the incident. Last month, during his return to Russia, Navalny was detained by authorities, following which he was sentenced to jail on February 2 for violations of parole. Navalny is looking at two-and-a-half years in jail. (With inputs from Reuters)

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<p>Russia's Kremlin critic and opposition politician&nbsp;Alexei Navalny may take weeks to recover and leave Germany, his spokeswoman has reported.</p>

<p>The 44-year-old politician was admitted to a German hospital after he was allegedly poisoned by the Russian government, led by Vladimir Putin.</p>

<p>While the Russian doctors denied any trace of poison, German doctors found traces of Novichok nerve agent in the empty water bottles in the hotel oom Navalny stayed in.</p>

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<p>"Navalny's recovery process will naturally take a long time," his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said in an online broadcast late Thursday.</p>

<p>"He is staying in Germany for now, he will undergo rehabilitation there. It's clearly not a question of a few days and probably not a couple of weeks," she said.</p>

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<p>He has claimed that while he has been released from the German hospital, he is still on the road to recovery, although it is still hard for him to&nbsp;throw a ball with his left hand and is struggling to write as his hands are yet to gain back the balance.</p>

<p>The critic has been advised by his neuropsychologist to read more, write on social media and play video games to pass his time and help his brain get rid of the mental and physical block.</p>


Russia's Kremlin critic and opposition politician Alexei Navalny may take weeks to recover and leave Germany, his spokeswoman has reported. The 44-year-old politician was admitted to a German hospital after he was allegedly poisoned by the Russian government, led by Vladimir Putin.

Russia's Kremlin critic and opposition politician Alexei Navalny may take weeks to recover and leave Germany, his spokeswoman has reported. The 44-year-old politician was admitted to a German hospital after he was allegedly poisoned by the Russian government, led by Vladimir Putin. While the Russian doctors denied any trace of poison, German doctors found traces of Novichok nerve agent in the empty water bottles in the hotel oom Navalny stayed in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Алексей Навальный (@navalny) on Sep 23, 2020 at 2:53am PDT × "Navalny's recovery process will naturally take a long time," his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said in an online broadcast late Thursday. "He is staying in Germany for now, he will undergo rehabilitation there. It's clearly not a question of a few days and probably not a couple of weeks," she said. × He has claimed that while he has been released from the German hospital, he is still on the road to recovery, although it is still hard for him to throw a ball with his left hand and is struggling to write as his hands are yet to gain back the balance. The critic has been advised by his neuropsychologist to read more, write on social media and play video games to pass his time and help his brain get rid of the mental and physical block.

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Navalny had stayed at a hotel in the Siberian city of Tomsk. It has now been revealed by his team that the nerve agent used to poison him has been found on an empty bottle that was present in the hotel.

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<p>Unidentified attackers beat up an activist campaigning for hospitalised Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in the Urals city of Chelyabinsk, his colleagues said Thursday.</p>

<p>Alexei Baraboshkin, the local coordinator for Navalny, was "assaulted by unknown attackers" late Wednesday after receiving threats for several weeks, his campaign office wrote on Telegram.</p>

<p>It posted a picture of him with a bruised and bleeding eye.</p>

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<p>Navalny is being treated in Germany for poisoning with Novichok in an incident that has sparked international condemnation and the threat of sanctions against Russia.</p>

<p>The Kremlin critic was leading a nationwide tactical voting campaign aimed at pushing out the ruling party in polls this weekend for regional and local assemblies.</p>

<p>Doctors suspected the Chelyabinsk campaigner suffered a fractured skull and concussion, according to a medical document posted by his team, who said the attackers did not take his money or phone.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-calls-germanys-handling-of-requests-on-navalny-inappropriate-326313"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;Russia calls Germany's handling of requests on Navalny 'inappropriate'</strong></a></p>

<p>A police spokeswoman in Chelyabinsk said officers were carrying out a check after receiving a report from the hospital, the RIA Novosti state news agency reported.</p>

<p>Chelyabinsk residents on Sunday will vote for regional and municipal deputies.</p>

<p>Early voting will begin nationwide from Friday, in a move to reduce the coronavirus risk at polling stations, while opposition activists fear this will make it easier to falsify the results.</p>

<p>Regional campaigners for Navalny have reported numerous threats and acts of intimidation as well as regular searches of their homes and detentions by police.</p>


Unidentified attackers beat up an activist campaigning for hospitalised Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in the Urals city of Chelyabinsk, his colleagues said Thursday.

Unidentified attackers beat up an activist campaigning for hospitalised Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in the Urals city of Chelyabinsk, his colleagues said Thursday. Alexei Baraboshkin, the local coordinator for Navalny, was "assaulted by unknown attackers" late Wednesday after receiving threats for several weeks, his campaign office wrote on Telegram. It posted a picture of him with a bruised and bleeding eye. Also read| Alexei Navalny's poisoning likely by 'senior Russian officials': Mike Pompeo Navalny is being treated in Germany for poisoning with Novichok in an incident that has sparked international condemnation and the threat of sanctions against Russia. The Kremlin critic was leading a nationwide tactical voting campaign aimed at pushing out the ruling party in polls this weekend for regional and local assemblies. Doctors suspected the Chelyabinsk campaigner suffered a fractured skull and concussion, according to a medical document posted by his team, who said the attackers did not take his money or phone. Also read| Russia calls Germany's handling of requests on Navalny 'inappropriate' A police spokeswoman in Chelyabinsk said officers were carrying out a check after receiving a report from the hospital, the RIA Novosti state news agency reported. Chelyabinsk residents on Sunday will vote for regional and municipal deputies. Early voting will begin nationwide from Friday, in a move to reduce the coronavirus risk at polling stations, while opposition activists fear this will make it easier to falsify the results. Regional campaigners for Navalny have reported numerous threats and acts of intimidation as well as regular searches of their homes and detentions by police.

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<p>Germany, the current head of the European Union, will discuss possible sanctions on Russia over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny if the Kremlin does not provide an explanation soon, its foreign minister said Sunday.</p>

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<p>Russian opposition leader Navalny fell ill on a flight last month and was treated in a Siberian hospital before being evacuated to Berlin.</p>

<p>Germany said last week there was "unequivocal evidence" that President Vladimir Putin's top foe had been poisoned using Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok.</p>

<p>"If in the coming days Russia does not help clarify what happened, we will be compelled to discuss a response with our allies," Heiko Maas told German daily Bild.</p>

<p>Any sanctions decided should be "targeted", he added.</p>

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<p>Western leaders and many Russians have expressed horror at what Navalny's allies say is the first known use of chemical weapons against a high-profile opposition leader on Russian soil.</p>

<p>The Kremlin has denied responsibility for the attack and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Germany is yet to share any findings with Moscow's prosecutors.</p>

<p>Maas on Sunday said there were "several indications" that Russia was behind the poisoning, in the strongest accusations yet from Germany.</p>

<p>"The deadly substance with which Navalny was poisoned has in the past been found in the hands of Russian authorities.</p>

<p>"Only a small number of people have access to Novichok and this poison was used by Russian secret services in the attack against former agent Sergei Skripal," he said, referring to the 2018 attack in the English city of Salisbury.</p>

<p>On the subject of which sanctions could be discussed by the EU, Maas didn't rule out action relating to the disputed Nord Stream 2 pipeline.</p>

<p>The controversial 10-billion-euro ($11-billion) project is meant to deliver Russian gas to Europe, but has been strongly contested by the United States.</p>

<p>"I hope... that the Russians do not force us to change our position on Nord Stream," he said, adding that the consequences of any potential cancellation of the project would also need to be weighed, and that the debate on sanctions should not be "reduced" to one point.</p>


Germany, the current head of the European Union, will discuss possible sanctions on Russia over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny if the Kremlin does not provide an explanation soon, its foreign minister said Sunday.

Germany, the current head of the European Union, will discuss possible sanctions on Russia over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny if the Kremlin does not provide an explanation soon, its foreign minister said Sunday. Also read: Hong Kong activist arrested for 'seditious words' before rally Russian opposition leader Navalny fell ill on a flight last month and was treated in a Siberian hospital before being evacuated to Berlin. Germany said last week there was "unequivocal evidence" that President Vladimir Putin's top foe had been poisoned using Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok. "If in the coming days Russia does not help clarify what happened, we will be compelled to discuss a response with our allies," Heiko Maas told German daily Bild. Any sanctions decided should be "targeted", he added. Also read: North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders thousands to help typhoon recovery Western leaders and many Russians have expressed horror at what Navalny's allies say is the first known use of chemical weapons against a high-profile opposition leader on Russian soil. The Kremlin has denied responsibility for the attack and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Germany is yet to share any findings with Moscow's prosecutors. Maas on Sunday said there were "several indications" that Russia was behind the poisoning, in the strongest accusations yet from Germany. "The deadly substance with which Navalny was poisoned has in the past been found in the hands of Russian authorities. "Only a small number of people have access to Novichok and this poison was used by Russian secret services in the attack against former agent Sergei Skripal," he said, referring to the 2018 attack in the English city of Salisbury. On the subject of which sanctions could be discussed by the EU, Maas didn't rule out action relating to the disputed Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The controversial 10-billion-euro ($11-billion) project is meant to deliver Russian gas to Europe, but has been strongly contested by the United States. "I hope... that the Russians do not force us to change our position on Nord Stream," he said, adding that the consequences of any potential cancellation of the project would also need to be weighed, and that the debate on sanctions should not be "reduced" to one point.

German foreign minister threatens sanctions over Navalny poisoning

<p>Amid row over Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny's poisoning, US President Donald Trump said that his government hasn't received&nbsp;"any proof yet" of his alleged poisoning but added that he will take a look at it.</p>

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<p>"I don't know exactly what happened. I think it's tragic, it's terrible, it shouldn't happen," the US president said, adding, "We haven't had any proof yet, but I will take a look at it."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Germany had said it had &nbsp;"unequivocal evidence" that Navalny, 44, was poisoned and has briefed NATO allies and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.</p>

<p>"We have not seen it ourselves," Trump said on Germany's declaration, however, he added that based on what Germany is saying that seems to be the case, he added.</p>

<p>"I would be very angry if that's the case," Trump asserted.</p>

<p>The European Union had earlier threatened sanctions against Russia if it failed to cooperate in Navalny's probe. EU said: "use of chemical weapon is completely unacceptable under any circumstances (and) constitutes a serious breach of international law and international human rights standards," as Josep Borrell, EU's foreign policy chief urged Russia to cooperate.</p>

<p>Germany had said that Navalny was exposed to Novichok.</p>

<p>However, Russia hit out against the findings as Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "A whole number of theories including poisoning were considered from the very first days, according to our doctors, this theory has not been proved."</p>

<p>"We have nothing to hide," Peskov added.</p>


Amid row over Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny's poisoning, US President Donald Trump said that his government hasn't received "any proof yet" of his alleged poisoning but added that he will take a look at it.

Amid row over Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny's poisoning, US President Donald Trump said that his government hasn't received "any proof yet" of his alleged poisoning but added that he will take a look at it. Watch: "I don't know exactly what happened. I think it's tragic, it's terrible, it shouldn't happen," the US president said, adding, "We haven't had any proof yet, but I will take a look at it." Germany had said it had "unequivocal evidence" that Navalny, 44, was poisoned and has briefed NATO allies and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. "We have not seen it ourselves," Trump said on Germany's declaration, however, he added that based on what Germany is saying that seems to be the case, he added. "I would be very angry if that's the case," Trump asserted. The European Union had earlier threatened sanctions against Russia if it failed to cooperate in Navalny's probe. EU said: "use of chemical weapon is completely unacceptable under any circumstances (and) constitutes a serious breach of international law and international human rights standards," as Josep Borrell, EU's foreign policy chief urged Russia to cooperate. Germany had said that Navalny was exposed to Novichok. However, Russia hit out against the findings as Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "A whole number of theories including poisoning were considered from the very first days, according to our doctors, this theory has not been proved." "We have nothing to hide," Peskov added.

'It's tragic': Trump says will be 'very angry' if Navalny poisoning case proved

<p>The European Union(EU) said on Thursday that "reserves the right to take appropriate actions, including through restrictive measures" on Russia after Germany said it has&nbsp;"unequivocal evidence" that Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned.</p>

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<p>Josep Borrell, EU's foreign policy chief urged Russia to cooperate with an international probe into Navalny's poisoning as the EU said: "use of chemical weapon is completely unacceptable under any circumstances (and) constitutes a serious breach of international law and international human rights standards."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The Russian government must do its utmost to investigate this crime thoroughly in full transparency and bring those responsible to justice. Impunity must not and will not be tolerated," Borrell said.</p>

<p>Germany said Navalny was exposed to Novichok.</p>

<p>However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Germany had not provided Russia with any proof.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is no reason to accuse the Russian state," Peskov said amid threat of sanctions.</p>

<p>Alexei Navalny continues to be in the intensive care unit and on ventilator support after he fell ill on a plane in Siberia and had to be taken to hospital. His aides said Navalny had taken a cup of tea before taking the flight which was spiked with poison.</p>


The European Union(EU) said on Thursday that "reserves the right to take appropriate actions, including through restrictive measures" on Russia after Germany said it has "unequivocal evidence" that Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned.

The European Union(EU) said on Thursday that "reserves the right to take appropriate actions, including through restrictive measures" on Russia after Germany said it has "unequivocal evidence" that Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned. Watch: Josep Borrell, EU's foreign policy chief urged Russia to cooperate with an international probe into Navalny's poisoning as the EU said: "use of chemical weapon is completely unacceptable under any circumstances (and) constitutes a serious breach of international law and international human rights standards." Also Read: Head of world chemical arms watchdog expresses 'concern' over Navalny's poisoning case "The Russian government must do its utmost to investigate this crime thoroughly in full transparency and bring those responsible to justice. Impunity must not and will not be tolerated," Borrell said. Germany said Navalny was exposed to Novichok. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Germany had not provided Russia with any proof. "There is no reason to accuse the Russian state," Peskov said amid threat of sanctions. Alexei Navalny continues to be in the intensive care unit and on ventilator support after he fell ill on a plane in Siberia and had to be taken to hospital. His aides said Navalny had taken a cup of tea before taking the flight which was spiked with poison.

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<p>Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons' Director-GeneralFernando Arias on Thursday expressed "grave concern" after Germany said that Alexei Navalny had been poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok.</p>

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<p>The head of the world chemical arms watchdog, Fernando Arias has said that the body was ready to help any member country that asked for its assistance.</p>

<p>"Under the Chemical Weapons Convention, any poisoning of an individual through the use of a nerve agent is considered a use of chemical weapons. Such an allegation is a matter of grave concern," Arias said in a statement.</p>

<p>Arias added that the "use of chemical weapons by anyone under any circumstances" was "reprehensible and wholly contrary to the legal norms established by the international community."</p>

<p>"The OPCW continues to monitor the situation and stands ready to engage with and to assist any states parties that may request its assistance," The OPCW chief said.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Germany said that it was going to contact the watchdog for the case. However, it did not say if it would seek its help, as it is entitled to under the Chemical Weapons Convention.</p>

<p><em>(Inputs from AFP)</em></p>


Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons' Director-GeneralFernando Arias on Thursday expressed "grave concern" after Germany said that Alexei Navalny had been poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok.

Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons' Director-GeneralFernando Arias on Thursday expressed "grave concern" after Germany said that Alexei Navalny had been poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok. Also read: Kremlin sees 'no reason' to blame Russian state over Navalny The head of the world chemical arms watchdog, Fernando Arias has said that the body was ready to help any member country that asked for its assistance. "Under the Chemical Weapons Convention, any poisoning of an individual through the use of a nerve agent is considered a use of chemical weapons. Such an allegation is a matter of grave concern," Arias said in a statement. Arias added that the "use of chemical weapons by anyone under any circumstances" was "reprehensible and wholly contrary to the legal norms established by the international community." "The OPCW continues to monitor the situation and stands ready to engage with and to assist any states parties that may request its assistance," The OPCW chief said. On Wednesday, Germany said that it was going to contact the watchdog for the case. However, it did not say if it would seek its help, as it is entitled to under the Chemical Weapons Convention. (Inputs from AFP)

Head of world chemical arms watchdog expresses 'concern' over Navalny's poisoning case

<p>France on Friday said that it regretted Russia's lack of "transparency" in the case of suspected poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who is in a medically-induced coma in a Berlin hospital.</p>

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<p>Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told RTL radio: "I do not understand why Russia does not play the game of transparency. It is in its own interest, and we are saying so."</p>

<p>"If they wanted to take the initiative with transparency, it would be to their credit," the top diplomat underlined.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, the Kremlin rejected international calls for an investigation into the Navalny's alleged poisoning. They stated that medics had not identified any toxin. Russia's foreign ministry said there was "suspicious haste" to determine Navalny was poisoned while stating that it was "deeply offensive" to the Russian doctors who treated the Opposition leader.</p>

<p>Le Drian called for a "transparent" investigation "and when the culprits are found, to put them on trial, so that the lesson can be learnt because this is not the first time there is a poisoning" of an opposition figure in Russia.</p>

<p>Navalny was suspected to have been poisoned in Russia. He was airlifted to Berlin's Charite hospital from a Siberian hospital on Saturday. The Russian Opposition leader had reportedly had a cup of tea before boarding his flight which his supporters alleged was mixed with poison.</p>


France on Friday said that it regretted Russia's lack of "transparency" in the case of suspected poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who is in a medically-induced coma in a Berlin hospital.

France on Friday said that it regretted Russia's lack of "transparency" in the case of suspected poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who is in a medically-induced coma in a Berlin hospital. Also read: Kremlin dismisses Navalny poisoning; US calls for 'full and transparent investigation' Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told RTL radio: "I do not understand why Russia does not play the game of transparency. It is in its own interest, and we are saying so." "If they wanted to take the initiative with transparency, it would be to their credit," the top diplomat underlined. × On Wednesday, the Kremlin rejected international calls for an investigation into the Navalny's alleged poisoning. They stated that medics had not identified any toxin. Russia's foreign ministry said there was "suspicious haste" to determine Navalny was poisoned while stating that it was "deeply offensive" to the Russian doctors who treated the Opposition leader. Le Drian called for a "transparent" investigation "and when the culprits are found, to put them on trial, so that the lesson can be learnt because this is not the first time there is a poisoning" of an opposition figure in Russia. Navalny was suspected to have been poisoned in Russia. He was airlifted to Berlin's Charite hospital from a Siberian hospital on Saturday. The Russian Opposition leader had reportedly had a cup of tea before boarding his flight which his supporters alleged was mixed with poison.

France regrets Russia's lack of 'transparency' over Navalny poisoning case

<p>After German doctors declared that Russian Opposition leader Alexei&nbsp;Navalny was poisoned, Kremlin today&nbsp;dismissed accusations of Putin's involvement.</p>

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<p>"We cannot take such accusations seriously. These accusations cannot be true at all and are more likely empty noise," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, adding, "we don't understand why our German colleagues are in such a hurry. The substance hasn't yet been established."</p>

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<p>Russia's foreign ministry said there was "suspicious haste" to determine Navalny was poisoned while stating that it was "deeply offensive" to the Russian doctors who treated the Opposition leader.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo called for a "full and transparent investigation... and for those involved to be held accountable." Pompeo said the US was "deeply concerned" about the alleged poisoning.</p>

<p>"The United States is deeply concerned by reported preliminary conclusions from German medical experts that Russian opposition activist Aleksei Navalny was poisoned," Pompeo said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The European Union(EU) also urged Russia for an "independent and transparent investigation" as the French foreign ministry said it was "profoundly concerned over the criminal act", while calling for a "swift and transparent investigation".</p>

<p>Navalny was sent to hospital in Siberia after he fainted in a plane which was forced to make an emergency landing. The Russian Opposition leader had reportedly had tea before the flight which his supporters said was laced with poison.</p>


After German doctors declared that Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned, Kremlin today dismissed accusations of Putin's involvement. Watch: "We cannot take such accusations seriously.

After German doctors declared that Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned, Kremlin today dismissed accusations of Putin's involvement. Watch: "We cannot take such accusations seriously. These accusations cannot be true at all and are more likely empty noise," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, adding, "we don't understand why our German colleagues are in such a hurry. The substance hasn't yet been established." In Pics: Mysterious Russian poison cases: Radioactive polonium, toxic nerve agent to chemicals Russia's foreign ministry said there was "suspicious haste" to determine Navalny was poisoned while stating that it was "deeply offensive" to the Russian doctors who treated the Opposition leader. Meanwhile, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo called for a "full and transparent investigation... and for those involved to be held accountable." Pompeo said the US was "deeply concerned" about the alleged poisoning. "The United States is deeply concerned by reported preliminary conclusions from German medical experts that Russian opposition activist Aleksei Navalny was poisoned," Pompeo said. The European Union(EU) also urged Russia for an "independent and transparent investigation" as the French foreign ministry said it was "profoundly concerned over the criminal act", while calling for a "swift and transparent investigation". Navalny was sent to hospital in Siberia after he fainted in a plane which was forced to make an emergency landing. The Russian Opposition leader had reportedly had tea before the flight which his supporters said was laced with poison.

Kremlin dismisses Navalny poisoning; US calls for 'full and transparent investigation'

<p>Russian Opposition leader Alexei&nbsp;Navalny who was admitted in a German hospital after he slipped into a coma in Russia indicated "poisoning with a substance from the group of cholinesterase inhibitors", the hospital said on Monday.</p>

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<p>Navalny was suspected to have been poisoned in Russia. He was airlifted to Berlin's Charite hospital from a Siberian hospital on Saturday. The Russian Opposition leader had reportedly had a cup of tea before boarding his flight which his supporters alleged was mixed with poison.</p>

<p>"The outcome of the disease remains uncertain and late effects, especially in the area of the nervous system, cannot be excluded at this time," the hospital said.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that those "responsible must be identified and held accountable."</p>

<p>"In view of Navalny's prominent role in the political opposition in Russia, the authorities there are now urgently called upon to investigate this act thoroughly -- and to do so with full transparency," German foreign minister Heiko Maas said.</p>

<p>However, Russian doctors maintained that Navalny that they did not detect any toxin on Navalny when he was being treated at the hospital in Omsk.</p>

<p>"When he was admitted to hospital, Alexei Navalny was subject to tests across a broad range of narcotics, synthetic, psychodetic and medicinal substances including cholinesterase inhibitors," Alexandre Sabayev, chief toxicologist at Omsk hospital said.</p>

<p>After the revelation by the Berlin hospital, the European Union(EU) told Russian authorities that there should be "independent and transparent" probe into Navalny's case.&nbsp;</p>


Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny who was admitted in a German hospital after he slipped into a coma in Russia indicated "poisoning with a substance from the group of cholinesterase inhibitors", the hospital said on Monday.

Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny who was admitted in a German hospital after he slipped into a coma in Russia indicated "poisoning with a substance from the group of cholinesterase inhibitors", the hospital said on Monday. Watch: Navalny was suspected to have been poisoned in Russia. He was airlifted to Berlin's Charite hospital from a Siberian hospital on Saturday. The Russian Opposition leader had reportedly had a cup of tea before boarding his flight which his supporters alleged was mixed with poison. "The outcome of the disease remains uncertain and late effects, especially in the area of the nervous system, cannot be excluded at this time," the hospital said. Also Read: Saved his life but didn't find traces of poison: Siberian doctors on Navalny Meanwhile, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that those "responsible must be identified and held accountable." "In view of Navalny's prominent role in the political opposition in Russia, the authorities there are now urgently called upon to investigate this act thoroughly -- and to do so with full transparency," German foreign minister Heiko Maas said. However, Russian doctors maintained that Navalny that they did not detect any toxin on Navalny when he was being treated at the hospital in Omsk. "When he was admitted to hospital, Alexei Navalny was subject to tests across a broad range of narcotics, synthetic, psychodetic and medicinal substances including cholinesterase inhibitors," Alexandre Sabayev, chief toxicologist at Omsk hospital said. After the revelation by the Berlin hospital, the European Union(EU) told Russian authorities that there should be "independent and transparent" probe into Navalny's case.

Russian Opposition leader Navalny poisoned with cholinesterase inhibitors, says German hospital

On Saturday, Russian politician, opposition leader & top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and his team arrived at Berlin's hospital for treatment after 'suspected poisoning'.

On Saturday, Navalny arrived at Berlin's hospital for treatment after 'suspected poisoning'

Alexei Navalny has reached Germany for medical treatment. Germany is demanding clarification over poisoning claims. Navalny is in a coma after a suspected poisoning.

Navalny 'Poisoned': Germany demands clarification over poisoning claims

<p>Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny who has been suffering from suspected poisoning was flown from &nbsp;Russia to Berlin in an air ambulance as doctors said his condition was "stable".</p>

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<p>Navalny was shifted from Berlin's Tegel airport to Berlin's Charite hospital on Friday morning after Chancellor Angela Merkel had earlier extended an offer of treatment. Navalny, 44, had slipped into coma after falling ill on a plane which took off from Tomsk in Siberia and had to make an emergency landing in Omsk.</p>

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<p>Navalny reportedly had a cup of tea at the airport which his aides said was mixed with poison as they sought to blame Putin's regime for his state. However, the &nbsp;Omsk regional health ministry said "no convulsive or synthetic poisons was detected.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After the plane left for Germany, Navalny's wife Yulia thanked supporters for their "persistence" after Russian doctors had earlier said the Opposition leader was too unstable to be moved. "Without your support, we wouldn't have been able to take him!" she said on Instagram.</p>

<p>Navalny's wife had earlier appealed directly to Putin to allow her husband to leave. Navalny wife had said she wanted "an independent hospital, whose doctors we trust".</p>


Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny who has been suffering from suspected poisoning was flown from Russia to Berlin in an air ambulance as doctors said his condition was "stable".

Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny who has been suffering from suspected poisoning was flown from Russia to Berlin in an air ambulance as doctors said his condition was "stable". Watch: Navalny was shifted from Berlin's Tegel airport to Berlin's Charite hospital on Friday morning after Chancellor Angela Merkel had earlier extended an offer of treatment. Navalny, 44, had slipped into coma after falling ill on a plane which took off from Tomsk in Siberia and had to make an emergency landing in Omsk. In Pics: Mysterious Russian poison cases: Radioactive polonium, toxic nerve agent to chemicals Navalny reportedly had a cup of tea at the airport which his aides said was mixed with poison as they sought to blame Putin's regime for his state. However, the Omsk regional health ministry said "no convulsive or synthetic poisons was detected. Also Read: Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny airlifted to Germany After the plane left for Germany, Navalny's wife Yulia thanked supporters for their "persistence" after Russian doctors had earlier said the Opposition leader was too unstable to be moved. "Without your support, we wouldn't have been able to take him!" she said on Instagram. Navalny's wife had earlier appealed directly to Putin to allow her husband to leave. Navalny wife had said she wanted "an independent hospital, whose doctors we trust".

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