Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's troubles began when he made a daring move to return to Russia after surviving a poisoning attempt last year. It was a symbolic act of defiance which triggered one of the biggest protests that President Putin has had to face.

How Navalny built an opposition in Russia despite Putin's tight grip on power

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned against the increasing influence large tech companies wield. He said that these tech giants were "competing" with states.

Putin warns against influence of tech giants, says they 'compete' with states

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says in a tweet that the G7 group of nations condemns the arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, calling his detention "politically motivated".

Dominic Raab: The G7 condemns arrest of Russian opposition leader Navalny

European Union foreign ministers on Monday debated a response to the arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and a weekend police crackdown that saw thousands taken into custody during protests in support of the Kremlin critic.

European Union calls on Russia to release opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Russian police detained people and used force to break up a rally in St Petersburg on Sunday (January 23) as protesters demanded the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, whose wife was among those detained.

Russia: Police detains over 200 protesters at pro-Navalny rally in St Petersburg

The Kremlin today accused US tech giants of interference in Navalny protests which broke out throughout Russia over the weekend even as Navalny's aides called for new anti-government rallies.

Putin rejects Black Sea property belongs to him after Navalny's accusation

Russian police detained more than 3,000 people and used force to break up rallies across Russia as tens of thousands of protesters ignored the extreme cold and police warnings to demand the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Russian police officers beat protesters at opposition rally

The Wall Street Journal has described Alexei Navalny as "the man Vladimir Putin fears most". Navalny is a Russian Opposition Coordination Council member, the leader of the Russia of the Future party and the founder of the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK).

Navalny described as 'the man Putin fears the most'

The United States has strongly condemned Russia's use of 'harsh tactics' against protesters and journalists demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

US, EU condemns Russia's crackdown on protesters & journalists

Supporters of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny were set to confront Russian authorities on Saturday at nationwide rallies that the police have declared illegal and vowed to break up.

Russian critic Navalny's supporters to rally for his release despite warnings

Police detained over 1,000 people and used force to break up rallies around Russia on Saturday as tens of thousands of protesters demanded the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, whose wife was among those detained.

Hundreds arrested during protests in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Police arrest over 1,000 people at Russia protests backing jailed Kremlin foe Navalny

Detained Kremlin Critic Alexey Navalny supporters are staging protests across Russia to force his release.

Navalny supporters stage protest against his arrest & Prez Putin

Russian authorities on Saturday detained dozens of protesters supporting Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Many of them had taken to the streets after the opposition leader was jailed.

Russian authorities arrest over a dozen supporters of Navalny

The European Union(EU) urged Russia to immediately release opposition leader Alexey Navalny as lawmakers called for an end to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Watch: During a video summit of 27 leaders, European Council president Charles Michel said the leaders expect Russia to fully cooperate on a transparent and international investigation on Navalny's poisoning.

EU lawmakers demand end to Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline over Navalny row

Russia has asked social networks, including the video-sharing app TikTok, to stop the spread of posts encouraging minors to take part in unsanctioned rallies on Saturday in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Russia tells social networks: Stop promoting anti-Kremlin Navalny protests to minors

A Russian court has ordered opposition leader Alexey Navalny to be kept in custody until February 15. Meanwhile, after the court's orders, Navalny put out a video message and urged his supporters to hit the streets and not remain silent.

Opposition leader Navalny urges his supporters to hit the streets

Russia's poisoned opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been detained for 30 days after his arrival from Berlin. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Russian President Vladimir Putin feels so threatened by Navalny.

Gravitas: Russia detains Opposition leader Alexey Navalny

Kremlin critic and famous Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was sentenced to 30 days in jail within hours of landing in Russia. He is now due in court once again on separate charges of defaming a World War II veteran, his lawyer reported.

Alexei Navalny due in court on Wednesday; Kremlin 'troubled' by calls of 'illegal' protests

The Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was detained at the Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow within minutes of landing, on Sunday. Navalny flew back to his home country, Russia, in a budget airline Pobeda from Berlin's BER airport at 1417 GMT, which was scheduled to land at Moscow's Vnukovo airport around 7:20 pm (1620 GMT) on Sunday.

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny detained at Moscow airport

A few hours after the dramatic arrest of the Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, the local police hurriedly organised a makeshift court hearing in Moscow, where he has now been sentenced to detention till February 15.

Alexei Navalny to be detained until mid-Feb; calls his supporters to protest

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been detained after landing in Moscow. The hearing to extend his detention was held at a Police station instead of a court. He has been denied access to legal representation.

WION Dispatch: Alexei Navalny has been denied access to legal representation

Russian Police detained prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on arrival in Moscow after he flew from Berlin, Germany for the first time since he was poisoned last summer.

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny detained on arrival from Berlin

Kremlin critic Alexie Navalny is all set to return to Russia on Sunday. Navalny is returning to the country the first time since he was poisoned. Navalny also faces the risk of being jailed on his return from Germany.

Kremlin critic Navalny set to return to Moscow, shrugs risks of being jailed

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