<p>Deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's colleague said on Saturday (Feb 17) that Russian authorities told Navalny's mother that he died due to "sudden death syndrome", reported Reuters. The news report also said that authorities indicated they would hand over Navalny's body after investigation was complete.</p>

<p>Navalny (47) fell unconscious and died on Friday inside 'Polar Wolf' penal colony located around 1900 kilometres northwest of Moscow. Navalny was serving a three-decade sentence in the penal colony in Kharp.</p>

<p>Navalny's 69-years-old mother Lyudmila rushed to the penal colony on Saturday despite frigid Arctic temperatures of minus 30 degrees Celsius</p>

<p>"When Alexei's lawyer and mother arrived at the colony this morning, they were told that the cause of Navalny's death was sudden death syndrome," said Ivan Zhdanov, chief of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Translation of his post in Russian language was published by Reuters.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russian officials not releasing Navalny's body: Navalny's team | Alexei Navalny death mystery</strong></p>

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<p>'Sudden death syndrome' is a vague term for different cardiac syndromes.</p>

<p><strong>Explained | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-many-lives-of-navalny-the-valiant-fighter-who-survived-till-now-690996">The many lives of Alexei Navalny: The fighter who survived, till now</a></strong></p>

<p>Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh previously said that Navalny's mother was given death notice which stated 2:17 pm local time (0917 GMT) on February 16 as his time of death. Lyudmila was not able to see Navalny's body. She was told that it had been taken to Salekhard, a nearby town. But when she reached there, the morgue was closed.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexey-navalny-was-murdered-russian-opposition-leaders-spokeswoman-confirms-reports-of-his-death-691208">‘Alexei Navalny was murdered,’ Russian opposition leader’s spokeswoman confirms reports of his death</a></strong></p>

<p>"Right now we don't have access to the body and we don't know for sure where it is, and we demand that the Russian authorities immediately give Alexei's body to his family," Yarmysh said, as quoted by Reuters.</p>

<p>Navalny's death has profoundly shocked the world and there have been sharp reactions from the Western countries. US President Joe Biden lauded Navalny's courage and accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being behind the opposition leader's death. The UK has said that there would be consequences for Russia.</p>

<p>Navalny has become another name in long list of people who posed considerable political or military threat to Putin and later died.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's colleague said on Saturday (Feb 17) that Russian authorities told Navalny's mother that he died due to "sudden death syndrome", reported Reuters.

Deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's colleague said on Saturday (Feb 17) that Russian authorities told Navalny's mother that he died due to "sudden death syndrome", reported Reuters. The news report also said that authorities indicated they would hand over Navalny's body after investigation was complete. Navalny (47) fell unconscious and died on Friday inside 'Polar Wolf' penal colony located around 1900 kilometres northwest of Moscow. Navalny was serving a three-decade sentence in the penal colony in Kharp. Navalny's 69-years-old mother Lyudmila rushed to the penal colony on Saturday despite frigid Arctic temperatures of minus 30 degrees Celsius "When Alexei's lawyer and mother arrived at the colony this morning, they were told that the cause of Navalny's death was sudden death syndrome," said Ivan Zhdanov, chief of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Translation of his post in Russian language was published by Reuters. Watch | Russian officials not releasing Navalny's body: Navalny's team | Alexei Navalny death mystery × 'Sudden death syndrome' is a vague term for different cardiac syndromes. Explained | The many lives of Alexei Navalny: The fighter who survived, till now Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh previously said that Navalny's mother was given death notice which stated 2:17 pm local time (0917 GMT) on February 16 as his time of death. Lyudmila was not able to see Navalny's body. She was told that it had been taken to Salekhard, a nearby town. But when she reached there, the morgue was closed. Also Read | ‘Alexei Navalny was murdered,’ Russian opposition leader’s spokeswoman confirms reports of his death "Right now we don't have access to the body and we don't know for sure where it is, and we demand that the Russian authorities immediately give Alexei's body to his family," Yarmysh said, as quoted by Reuters. Navalny's death has profoundly shocked the world and there have been sharp reactions from the Western countries. US President Joe Biden lauded Navalny's courage and accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being behind the opposition leader's death. The UK has said that there would be consequences for Russia. Navalny has become another name in long list of people who posed considerable political or military threat to Putin and later died. (With inputs from agencies)

Authorities told Alexei Navalny’s mother that he died due to ‘sudden death syndrome’

Ukraine's General Oleksandr Tarnavsky early on Saturday said that the Ukrainian forces withdrew from the eastern town of Avdiivka, where the situation had considerably deteriorated in the past few days. The step was taken by Ukraine, hours after it signed the French security deal.

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin hails capture of Avdiivka as 'important victory'

<p><strong>Alexei Navalny wife Yulia:</strong> Putin critic Alexei Navalny is believed to have written "I love you more and more" in a letter to his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, as a final Valentine’s Day message. He sent the message from behind the bars, reported The Sun.</p>

<p>The jailed Russian opposition leader reportedly died Friday (Feb 16), according to Russian state media. The reports said he collapsed inside the brutal Polar Wolf jail and could not be resuscitated.</p>

<h2><strong>Alexei Navalny’s last message to his wife</strong></h2>

<p>Alexei Navalny wrote in his letter: "Baby, everything is like a song with you: between us there are cities, the take-off lights of airfields, blue snowstorms and thousands of kilometres.”</p>

<p>"But I feel that you are near every second, and I love you more and more," the embattled leader wrote in his last declaration of love.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Alexei Navalny’s wife?</strong></h2>

<p>Yulia Navalnaya, 47, has been described as Russia’s ‘first lady’ of the opposition. Yulia met Navalny in the summer of 1998 during holidays in Turkey. The couple got married two years later, in 2000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple has two children—a daughter Daria, 23, and a son Zakhar, 15.</p>

<p>Yulia Navalnaya was an economist and worked with several Russian banks before getting married to Navalny. She supported her husband throughout his long, perilous journey against the most powerful leader of Russia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In 2020, while Alexei Navalny battled death in Germany after allegedly being poisoned by Russian agents, Yulia used to brief journalists about his condition.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Alexei Navalny dead in prison, says Russia | Navalny's team says not informed about his death</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Yulia Navalnaya’s reaction after reports of her husband’s death</strong></h2>

<p>Yulia said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his associates will not go unpunished if the death of Alexei Navalny turns out to be true, Reuters reported.</p>

<p>She also called on the international community to join forces and stand up to the “horrific regime” of Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Alexei Navalny wife Yulia: Putin critic Alexei Navalny is believed to have written "I love you more and more" in a letter to his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, as a final Valentine’s Day message.

Alexei Navalny wife Yulia: Putin critic Alexei Navalny is believed to have written "I love you more and more" in a letter to his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, as a final Valentine’s Day message. He sent the message from behind the bars, reported The Sun. The jailed Russian opposition leader reportedly died Friday (Feb 16), according to Russian state media. The reports said he collapsed inside the brutal Polar Wolf jail and could not be resuscitated. Alexei Navalny’s last message to his wife Alexei Navalny wrote in his letter: "Baby, everything is like a song with you: between us there are cities, the take-off lights of airfields, blue snowstorms and thousands of kilometres.” "But I feel that you are near every second, and I love you more and more," the embattled leader wrote in his last declaration of love. Who is Alexei Navalny’s wife? Yulia Navalnaya, 47, has been described as Russia’s ‘first lady’ of the opposition. Yulia met Navalny in the summer of 1998 during holidays in Turkey. The couple got married two years later, in 2000. The couple has two children—a daughter Daria, 23, and a son Zakhar, 15. Yulia Navalnaya was an economist and worked with several Russian banks before getting married to Navalny. She supported her husband throughout his long, perilous journey against the most powerful leader of Russia. Also read: Alexei Navalny, the embattled Putin critic, now reported dead: What you need to know In 2020, while Alexei Navalny battled death in Germany after allegedly being poisoned by Russian agents, Yulia used to brief journalists about his condition. Watch: Alexei Navalny dead in prison, says Russia | Navalny's team says not informed about his death × Yulia Navalnaya’s reaction after reports of her husband’s death Yulia said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his associates will not go unpunished if the death of Alexei Navalny turns out to be true, Reuters reported. She also called on the international community to join forces and stand up to the “horrific regime” of Russia. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Love you more and more,’ Navalny’s last message for his wife Yulia. Who is she?

<p><strong>All You Need To Know About Alexei Navalny:</strong> Russia's most prominent opposition leader <strong>Alexei Navalny</strong> reportedly died on Friday (Feb 16), Russian state media reported citing prison officials. He has been hailed as the most prominent figure in Russia’s splintered opposition. His supporters looked at&nbsp;him&nbsp;as the Russian version of South Africa's Nelson Mandela who will one day walk free out of jail to lead the nation.</p>

<h2><strong>About Alexei Navalny</strong></h2>

<p>Alexei Navalny rose to prominence by writing hard-hitting columns against Russian President Vladimir Putin as a lawyer. In his blogs, Navalny would expose vast corruption among the Russian elites and claim the country was being ruled by "crooks and thieves".</p>

<p>Some called him overtly nationalist. He would march in Russian nationalist marches in the 2000s. His vehement opposition to migration and support for nationalistic movement prompted his expulsion from the liberal opposition party Yabloko in 2007.</p>

<p>But that did not deter him from continuing his perilous journey of standing up to the most powerful leader in the nation.</p>

<p>He would highlight the lavish lifestyle of top Russian leaders and would use the internet and drones to illustrate the vast holdings and luxury properties of the elites.</p>

<p>It was in 2011 when Navalny was arrested by Russian authorities for alleging fraud in the 2011 parliamentary elections that saw Putin’s party register a landslide victory.</p>

<h2><strong>The infamous poisoning of Alexei Navalny</strong></h2>

<p>In August 2020, Navalny was flying from Tomsk, in Siberia, to Moscow when he fell critically ill, leading to an emergency landing of the flight.</p>

<p>Navalny was flown to Germany where he was treated for the effects of a neurotoxin that German military tests showed to be Novichok, a poison developed in the Soviet Union.</p>

<p>Later, a joint media investigation identified a team of assassins reportedly linked to Russia's FSB security service. Putin dismissed the investigation as a smear, saying: "If someone had wanted to poison him, they would have finished him off."</p>

<h2><strong>Alexei Navalny returns to Russia</strong></h2>

<p>In a bold and voluntary move, Navalny chose to return to his homeland on January 17, 2021. There, he was arrested almost immediately, before a court handed him an imprisonment sentence of 2 years and 6 months for “violating the terms of a suspended sentence” by failing to report to his probation officer while receiving life-saving treatment in Germany.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, in February 2022, Alexei Navalny was charged with fraud and in March 2022 sentenced to a nine-year prison term in a strict regime penal colony.</p>

<p>In May 2022, he faced more charges, that critics dubbed as politically motivated. He was accused of founding an extremist community.</p>

<p>Later in June, he was transferred to the strict regime penal colony, where he said he was kept in a “prison within prison” and forced to work while sitting on a low stool, which risked exacerbating his health problems.</p>

<p>"If they decide to kill me then it means we are incredibly strong and we need to use that power and not give up," Alexei Navalny said in an interview with CNN.</p>

<p>"We don't realise how strong we actually are," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


All You Need To Know About Alexei Navalny: Russia's most prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny reportedly died on Friday (Feb 16), Russian state media reported citing prison officials.

All You Need To Know About Alexei Navalny: Russia's most prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny reportedly died on Friday (Feb 16), Russian state media reported citing prison officials. He has been hailed as the most prominent figure in Russia’s splintered opposition. His supporters looked at him as the Russian version of South Africa's Nelson Mandela who will one day walk free out of jail to lead the nation. About Alexei Navalny Alexei Navalny rose to prominence by writing hard-hitting columns against Russian President Vladimir Putin as a lawyer. In his blogs, Navalny would expose vast corruption among the Russian elites and claim the country was being ruled by "crooks and thieves". Some called him overtly nationalist. He would march in Russian nationalist marches in the 2000s. His vehement opposition to migration and support for nationalistic movement prompted his expulsion from the liberal opposition party Yabloko in 2007. But that did not deter him from continuing his perilous journey of standing up to the most powerful leader in the nation. He would highlight the lavish lifestyle of top Russian leaders and would use the internet and drones to illustrate the vast holdings and luxury properties of the elites. It was in 2011 when Navalny was arrested by Russian authorities for alleging fraud in the 2011 parliamentary elections that saw Putin’s party register a landslide victory. The infamous poisoning of Alexei Navalny In August 2020, Navalny was flying from Tomsk, in Siberia, to Moscow when he fell critically ill, leading to an emergency landing of the flight. Navalny was flown to Germany where he was treated for the effects of a neurotoxin that German military tests showed to be Novichok, a poison developed in the Soviet Union. Later, a joint media investigation identified a team of assassins reportedly linked to Russia's FSB security service. Putin dismissed the investigation as a smear, saying: "If someone had wanted to poison him, they would have finished him off." Alexei Navalny returns to Russia In a bold and voluntary move, Navalny chose to return to his homeland on January 17, 2021. There, he was arrested almost immediately, before a court handed him an imprisonment sentence of 2 years and 6 months for “violating the terms of a suspended sentence” by failing to report to his probation officer while receiving life-saving treatment in Germany. Later, in February 2022, Alexei Navalny was charged with fraud and in March 2022 sentenced to a nine-year prison term in a strict regime penal colony. In May 2022, he faced more charges, that critics dubbed as politically motivated. He was accused of founding an extremist community. Later in June, he was transferred to the strict regime penal colony, where he said he was kept in a “prison within prison” and forced to work while sitting on a low stool, which risked exacerbating his health problems. "If they decide to kill me then it means we are incredibly strong and we need to use that power and not give up," Alexei Navalny said in an interview with CNN. "We don't realise how strong we actually are," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Alexei Navalny, the embattled Putin critic, now reported dead: What you need to know

Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader and Putin's fiercest domestic critic has reportedly died in a Russian prison. How did the anti-corruption activist die?

Gravitas: Alexei Navalny, Putin's fiercest critic, mysteriously dies in Russian jail

World mourns Russian opposition leader's death. Russian police officials detain over 100 people at memorials organised for kremlin critic leader's death. Meanwhile, Navalny's team says Russian investigators are lying to keep the leader's body. Watch to know more!

Russian officials not releasing Navalny's body: Navalny's team | Alexei Navalny death mystery

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russian law enforcement, as reported by the Moscow Times, has arrested&nbsp;over 170 individuals at spontaneous memorials for Navalny held throughout the country. On Friday (Feb 16), Russian authorities issued warnings advising against participating in demonstrations.</p>

<p>Additionally, the British government announced its decision to summon the Russian embassy to convey its stance about&nbsp;Russian authorities being entirely responsible for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.</p>

<p>Expressing deep concern, the foreign ministry stressed on the necessity for a thorough and transparent investigation into Navalny's death at an Arctic penal colony,&nbsp;reported Reuters.</p>

<p>British Foreign Minister David Cameron asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be held accountable for Navalny's demise. While attending a security conference in Munich, Cameron also stressed on&nbsp;the need for consequences, highlighting Navalny's courageous fight against corruption and for democracy.</p>

<p>Both Cameron and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid tribute to Navalny, acknowledging his significant role as a staunch advocate for Russian democracy. Sunak praised Navalny as a fearless fighter for justice, underscoring the profound impact of his activism.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-ho-ho-ho-to-i-love-you-heres-how-putin-critic-alexei-navalny-described-his-last-days-in-arctic-prison-691111">Also read |&nbsp;'From Ho-ho-ho to I love you': Here's how Putin critic Alexei Navalny described his last days in Arctic prison</a></p>

<h2><strong>Supporters offer tribute across US, Europe</strong></h2>

<p>Supporters of Navalny gathered across Europe and the United States on Friday (Feb 16) to honour the prominent opposition figure, who was widely recognised as Russia's leading dissident even during his imprisonment.</p>

<p>Navalny's death was confirmed on Friday by officials at the Arctic prison where he was serving a 19-year sentence.</p>

<p>From New York and Washington to various cities in Western Europe and capitals of former Soviet states, mourners paid tribute to Navalny, a charismatic lawyer who galvanised domestic opposition against Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p>

<p>Many attendees&nbsp;attributed Navalny's death to Putin, with chants of "Putin murderer! Putin to The Hague" echoing outside Russian&nbsp;embassy in Berlin, referencing the International Criminal Court.</p>

<p>In Warsaw, demonstrators gathered outside the Russian embassy, while in Switzerland, hundreds convened outside Zurich's railway station and in front of the United Nations in Geneva, carrying portraits of Navalny and white flowers.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Biden: Putin and his thugs caused Navalny's death</strong></p>

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<p>In Moscow, small groups laid flowers at makeshift memorials, and similar scenes unfolded in cities like London, Vilnius, and New York, where people expressed grief and condemnation of Putin's regime.</p>

<p>Navalny, allegedly&nbsp;collapsed and died at the "Polar Wolf" penal colony where he was serving a lengthy prison sentence. The circumstances surrounding his death have sparked outrage and renewed calls for accountability within Russia and beyond.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russian law enforcement, as reported by the Moscow Times, has arrested over 170 individuals at spontaneous memorials for Navalny held throughout the country. On Friday (Feb 16), Russian authorities issued warnings advising against participating in demonstrations.

Russian law enforcement, as reported by the Moscow Times, has arrested over 170 individuals at spontaneous memorials for Navalny held throughout the country. On Friday (Feb 16), Russian authorities issued warnings advising against participating in demonstrations. Additionally, the British government announced its decision to summon the Russian embassy to convey its stance about Russian authorities being entirely responsible for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Expressing deep concern, the foreign ministry stressed on the necessity for a thorough and transparent investigation into Navalny's death at an Arctic penal colony, reported Reuters. British Foreign Minister David Cameron asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be held accountable for Navalny's demise. While attending a security conference in Munich, Cameron also stressed on the need for consequences, highlighting Navalny's courageous fight against corruption and for democracy. Both Cameron and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid tribute to Navalny, acknowledging his significant role as a staunch advocate for Russian democracy. Sunak praised Navalny as a fearless fighter for justice, underscoring the profound impact of his activism. Also read | 'From Ho-ho-ho to I love you': Here's how Putin critic Alexei Navalny described his last days in Arctic prison Supporters offer tribute across US, Europe Supporters of Navalny gathered across Europe and the United States on Friday (Feb 16) to honour the prominent opposition figure, who was widely recognised as Russia's leading dissident even during his imprisonment. Navalny's death was confirmed on Friday by officials at the Arctic prison where he was serving a 19-year sentence. From New York and Washington to various cities in Western Europe and capitals of former Soviet states, mourners paid tribute to Navalny, a charismatic lawyer who galvanised domestic opposition against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Many attendees attributed Navalny's death to Putin, with chants of "Putin murderer! Putin to The Hague" echoing outside Russian embassy in Berlin, referencing the International Criminal Court. In Warsaw, demonstrators gathered outside the Russian embassy, while in Switzerland, hundreds convened outside Zurich's railway station and in front of the United Nations in Geneva, carrying portraits of Navalny and white flowers. Also watch | Biden: Putin and his thugs caused Navalny's death In Moscow, small groups laid flowers at makeshift memorials, and similar scenes unfolded in cities like London, Vilnius, and New York, where people expressed grief and condemnation of Putin's regime. Navalny, allegedly collapsed and died at the "Polar Wolf" penal colony where he was serving a lengthy prison sentence. The circumstances surrounding his death have sparked outrage and renewed calls for accountability within Russia and beyond. (With inputs from agencies)

Alexei Navalny death: Over 170 supporters arrested in support rallies across Russia

<p>The recent mysterious death&nbsp;of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure, marks yet another sombre chapter in the ongoing saga of Kremlin critics meeting untimely deaths.</p>

<p>Navalny's death at&nbsp;an Arctic Circle jail, as announced by the Russian prison service, adds to a troubling pattern of suppression and elimination faced by those who dare to challenge Vladimir Putin.</p>

<p>From mysterious plane crashes to suspicious poisonings, the fates of these dissenting voices paint a chilling picture of political opposition in Russia. Take a look.</p>

<h2><strong>Yevgeny Prigozhin: The mutiny and the midair explosion</strong></h2>

<p>Yevgeny Prigozhin, once a powerful oligarch within Putin's inner circle, met a dramatic end in 2023 when the plane he was flying in exploded midair. This incident followed a failed mutiny led by Prigozhin against the Russian Ministry of Defence, highlighting the perilous consequences of dissent within Putin's regime.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-ho-ho-ho-to-i-love-you-heres-how-putin-critic-alexei-navalny-described-his-last-days-in-arctic-prison-691111">Also read |&nbsp;'From ho-ho-ho to I love you': Here's how Putin critic Alexei Navalny described his last days in Arctic prison</a></p>

<h2><strong>Boris Nemtsov: A bridge too far</strong></h2>

<p>Boris Nemtsov, a vocal Kremlin critic and former deputy prime minister, was assassinated in 2015 near the Kremlin in Moscow. His outspoken opposition to Putin's government and his efforts to rally against Russian military actions in Ukraine ultimately led to his tragic demise.</p>

<h2><strong>Boris Berezovsky: From power to exile</strong></h2>

<p>Boris Berezovsky, once a formidable Russian businessman who went into exile in England, was found dead in 2013 with a noose around his neck. His fall from grace and subsequent death underscore the risks faced by those who fall out of favor with the Kremlin.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-tributes-for-navalny-supporters-condemn-russia-hold-putin-accountable-for-his-death-691127">Also read |&nbsp;Alexei Navalny death: Global tributes pour in, supporters condemn Russia, hold Putin accountable</a></p>

<h2><strong>Alexander Litvinenko: Poisoned truths</strong></h2>

<p>Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian spy turned critic, was fatally poisoned with polonium-210 in London in 2006. Despite evidence implicating Russian agents in his death, the Kremlin continues to deny involvement, reflecting a pattern of impunity.</p>

<h2><strong>Ravil Maganov: The Fatal fall</strong></h2>

<p>Ravil Maganov, chairman of Lukoil, died in a suspicious fall from a Moscow hospital window after openly criticising the war in Ukraine. His death, deemed a suicide by Russian state media, raises questions about the dangers of dissent within Russia's corporate elite.</p>

<h2><strong>Anna Politkovskaya: Targeted truths</strong></h2>

<p>Anna Politkovskaya, a courageous journalist and critic of Russia's actions in Chechnya, was gunned down in 2006. Despite convictions in connection with her murder, the masterminds behind her assassination remain elusive, highlighting the pervasive climate of impunity.</p>

<h2><strong>Sergei Magnitsky: Silenced by corruption</strong></h2>

<p>Sergei Magnitsky, a whistleblower who exposed corruption, died in prison under suspicious circumstances in 2009. His tragic fate underscores the dangers faced by those who challenge corruption within Putin's regime.</p>

<h2><strong>Alexander Perepilichnyy: Whistleblower's woes</strong></h2>

<p>Alexander Perepilichnyy, a financier turned whistleblower, died in 2012 under murky circumstances in the UK. While initially ruled as natural causes, allegations of poisoning cast a shadow over his untimely demise.</p>

<p>Beyond these high-profile cases, numerous Russian businessmen have reportedly met similar fates in the past year, with suicides and mysterious deaths haunting the landscape of dissent in Russia.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The recent mysterious death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure, marks yet another sombre chapter in the ongoing saga of Kremlin critics meeting untimely deaths.

The recent mysterious death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure, marks yet another sombre chapter in the ongoing saga of Kremlin critics meeting untimely deaths. Navalny's death at an Arctic Circle jail, as announced by the Russian prison service, adds to a troubling pattern of suppression and elimination faced by those who dare to challenge Vladimir Putin. From mysterious plane crashes to suspicious poisonings, the fates of these dissenting voices paint a chilling picture of political opposition in Russia. Take a look. Yevgeny Prigozhin: The mutiny and the midair explosion Yevgeny Prigozhin, once a powerful oligarch within Putin's inner circle, met a dramatic end in 2023 when the plane he was flying in exploded midair. This incident followed a failed mutiny led by Prigozhin against the Russian Ministry of Defence, highlighting the perilous consequences of dissent within Putin's regime. Also read | 'From ho-ho-ho to I love you': Here's how Putin critic Alexei Navalny described his last days in Arctic prison Boris Nemtsov: A bridge too far Boris Nemtsov, a vocal Kremlin critic and former deputy prime minister, was assassinated in 2015 near the Kremlin in Moscow. His outspoken opposition to Putin's government and his efforts to rally against Russian military actions in Ukraine ultimately led to his tragic demise. Boris Berezovsky: From power to exile Boris Berezovsky, once a formidable Russian businessman who went into exile in England, was found dead in 2013 with a noose around his neck. His fall from grace and subsequent death underscore the risks faced by those who fall out of favor with the Kremlin. Also read | Alexei Navalny death: Global tributes pour in, supporters condemn Russia, hold Putin accountable Alexander Litvinenko: Poisoned truths Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian spy turned critic, was fatally poisoned with polonium-210 in London in 2006. Despite evidence implicating Russian agents in his death, the Kremlin continues to deny involvement, reflecting a pattern of impunity. Ravil Maganov: The Fatal fall Ravil Maganov, chairman of Lukoil, died in a suspicious fall from a Moscow hospital window after openly criticising the war in Ukraine. His death, deemed a suicide by Russian state media, raises questions about the dangers of dissent within Russia's corporate elite. Anna Politkovskaya: Targeted truths Anna Politkovskaya, a courageous journalist and critic of Russia's actions in Chechnya, was gunned down in 2006. Despite convictions in connection with her murder, the masterminds behind her assassination remain elusive, highlighting the pervasive climate of impunity. Sergei Magnitsky: Silenced by corruption Sergei Magnitsky, a whistleblower who exposed corruption, died in prison under suspicious circumstances in 2009. His tragic fate underscores the dangers faced by those who challenge corruption within Putin's regime. Alexander Perepilichnyy: Whistleblower's woes Alexander Perepilichnyy, a financier turned whistleblower, died in 2012 under murky circumstances in the UK. While initially ruled as natural causes, allegations of poisoning cast a shadow over his untimely demise. Beyond these high-profile cases, numerous Russian businessmen have reportedly met similar fates in the past year, with suicides and mysterious deaths haunting the landscape of dissent in Russia. (With inputs from agencies)

From Navalny to Prigozhin, many of Putin's critics have met unceremonious deaths

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The Russia-Ukraine war continues to drag on. Zelensky is seeking much-needed aid for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia continues with its relentless grinding. Is Ukraine losing Avdiivka to Putin's Russia? Watch this video to find out.

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<p>Ukrainian military on Friday announced that it was reinforcing the embattled eastern city of Avdiivka, which is also known as the country's industrial hub.</p>

<p>"According to the decision made, the scheduled reinforcement of units is underway and troops are manoeuvring on threatened axes," Ukraine's army said on social media.</p>

<p>"The Ukrainian defenders continue to hold back the enemy who keeps trying to encircle Avdiivka... the Ukrainian soldiers are standing their ground," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukraine&nbsp;earlier today said that its armed forces were further equipping new defensive positions around the embattled eastern city, hinting at a possible drawdown of forces as Russia steps up its offensive.</p>

<p>The move comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released a statement saying that he would do "everything" to safeguard the lives in the city that has been encircled by the Russian forces on all three sides.</p>

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<p>"Fierce battles are taking place within the city," Oleksandr Tarnavskiy, a Ukrainian general in the east, said on social media.</p>

<p>"Our troops are using all available forces and means to restrain the enemy," he added.</p>

<p>"New positions have been prepared and powerful fortifications continue to be prepared, taking into account all possible scenarios," said Oleksandr Tarnavskiy, a senior Ukrainian commander responsible for forces in the east of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that Kyiv wanted to safeguard its troops, "We value every piece of Ukrainian land, but the highest value and priority for us is the preservation of the life of a Ukrainian soldier."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tarnavskiy said that the situation in Avdiivka was "difficult but controlled", further stating that the commanders were tasked to "stabilise the situation".</p>

<p>Russia has been attempting to seize Avdiivka for months now.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ukrainian military on Friday announced that it was reinforcing the embattled eastern city of Avdiivka, which is also known as the country's industrial hub. "According to the decision made, the scheduled reinforcement of units is underway and troops are manoeuvring on threatened axes," Ukraine's army said on social media.

Ukrainian military on Friday announced that it was reinforcing the embattled eastern city of Avdiivka, which is also known as the country's industrial hub. "According to the decision made, the scheduled reinforcement of units is underway and troops are manoeuvring on threatened axes," Ukraine's army said on social media. "The Ukrainian defenders continue to hold back the enemy who keeps trying to encircle Avdiivka... the Ukrainian soldiers are standing their ground," it added. Ukraine earlier today said that its armed forces were further equipping new defensive positions around the embattled eastern city, hinting at a possible drawdown of forces as Russia steps up its offensive. The move comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released a statement saying that he would do "everything" to safeguard the lives in the city that has been encircled by the Russian forces on all three sides. Also read: Ex-FBI informant faces allegations of lying about business dealings of President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden "Fierce battles are taking place within the city," Oleksandr Tarnavskiy, a Ukrainian general in the east, said on social media. "Our troops are using all available forces and means to restrain the enemy," he added. "New positions have been prepared and powerful fortifications continue to be prepared, taking into account all possible scenarios," said Oleksandr Tarnavskiy, a senior Ukrainian commander responsible for forces in the east of the country. He said that Kyiv wanted to safeguard its troops, "We value every piece of Ukrainian land, but the highest value and priority for us is the preservation of the life of a Ukrainian soldier." Tarnavskiy said that the situation in Avdiivka was "difficult but controlled", further stating that the commanders were tasked to "stabilise the situation". Russia has been attempting to seize Avdiivka for months now. (With inputs from agencies)

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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that a broad overhaul of the country’s military and civilian leadership was needed to reboot the war effort against Russia, suggesting that a major shake-up of his government was imminent.

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<p>Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan officially confirmed an imminent visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (Feb 5), without disclosing the exact date of the meeting.</p>

<p>"This&nbsp;visit&nbsp;will provide us the opportunity to discuss numerous issues," the minister told state television station TRT Haber.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Minister Fidan expressed hope that the visit would provide an opportunity for discussions on various pressing issues, hinting at the diplomatic agenda both nations intend to address during Putin's visit, as reported by AFP.</p>

<p>While local media speculated February 12 as a possible date for the meeting, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office has yet to confirm the exact schedule.</p>

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<h2><strong>Unique position: First NATO member visit since 2022</strong></h2>

<p>If realised, this visit would mark an historic event as Turkey would become the first NATO member to host Putin since the commencement of his invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.</p>

<p>Despite geopolitical tensions, Turkey, under Erdogan's leadership, has successfully maintained trade and political relations with both Ukraine and Russia, allowing the latter to evade Western sanctions while continuing arms sales to Ukraine.</p>

<h2><strong>What would be the key discussion points?</strong></h2>

<p>Minister Fidan outlined the primary topics on the agenda, emphasising discussions on energy cooperation, the ongoing war in Gaza, Black Sea trade routes, and the complex situation in Syria.</p>

<p>Turkey and Russia find themselves on opposing sides in the Syrian conflict, particularly concerning the presence of PKK Kurdish forces in the northeast region. The countries previously reached an accord in 2019, but tensions persist as Turkey accuses Russia of non-compliance.</p>

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<h2><strong>Last meeting and ongoing relations</strong></h2>

<p>The most recent face-to-face meeting between Putin and Erdogan occurred in September 2023 in Sochi. Despite infrequent in-person meetings, the leaders maintain regular communication through phone conversations.</p>

<p>Past disputes, notably regarding the Syrian buffer zone and accusations of non-compliance, add layers of complexity to the diplomatic relations between Ankara and Moscow.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan officially confirmed an imminent visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (Feb 5), without disclosing the exact date of the meeting.

Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan officially confirmed an imminent visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (Feb 5), without disclosing the exact date of the meeting. "This visit will provide us the opportunity to discuss numerous issues," the minister told state television station TRT Haber. Minister Fidan expressed hope that the visit would provide an opportunity for discussions on various pressing issues, hinting at the diplomatic agenda both nations intend to address during Putin's visit, as reported by AFP. While local media speculated February 12 as a possible date for the meeting, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office has yet to confirm the exact schedule. Also read | Who is Abhay Thakur, India's new ambassador to Russia Unique position: First NATO member visit since 2022 If realised, this visit would mark an historic event as Turkey would become the first NATO member to host Putin since the commencement of his invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Despite geopolitical tensions, Turkey, under Erdogan's leadership, has successfully maintained trade and political relations with both Ukraine and Russia, allowing the latter to evade Western sanctions while continuing arms sales to Ukraine. What would be the key discussion points? Minister Fidan outlined the primary topics on the agenda, emphasising discussions on energy cooperation, the ongoing war in Gaza, Black Sea trade routes, and the complex situation in Syria. Turkey and Russia find themselves on opposing sides in the Syrian conflict, particularly concerning the presence of PKK Kurdish forces in the northeast region. The countries previously reached an accord in 2019, but tensions persist as Turkey accuses Russia of non-compliance. Also watch | Gravitas | Putin's black sea fleet warship sunk by Kyiv Last meeting and ongoing relations The most recent face-to-face meeting between Putin and Erdogan occurred in September 2023 in Sochi. Despite infrequent in-person meetings, the leaders maintain regular communication through phone conversations. Past disputes, notably regarding the Syrian buffer zone and accusations of non-compliance, add layers of complexity to the diplomatic relations between Ankara and Moscow. (With inputs from agencies)

Turkey confirms Putin's visit, marking his first to a NATO member since 2022 Ukraine invasion

<p>Russia has created more than half a million new jobs in its defence sector to meet soaring demand on the battlefield, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (Feb 2).</p>

<p>The Kremlin has thrown massive resources at its full-scale assault on Ukraine, with the defence sector accounting for much of the sanction-hit economy's growth.</p>

<p>"In the last year and a half alone, 520,000 new jobs have been created in defence," Putin told a political forum with defence workers in the western city of Tula.</p>

<p>"In order to be successful on the battlefield today, it is necessary to react quickly and adequately to what is happening there," Putin said.</p>

<p>"So whoever does it all faster, wins," he said.</p>

<p>After months of combat that has failed to yield major territorial gains for either Russia or Ukraine, Moscow is throwing more manpower into the conflict and ramping up arms production.</p>

<p>Last year, it unveiled plans for a massive 68-per cent hike in spending on the military -- more than outlays for education, environmental protection and healthcare spending combined.</p>

<p>The spending increase has fuelled demand in Russia's economy, drawing workers away from labour-starved civilian industries and pushing up inflation.</p>

<p>Unemployment has fallen to a record low and several non-defence sectors have reported a chronic shortage of workers since Russia launched its military campaign against Ukraine almost two years ago.</p>

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Russia has created more than half a million new jobs in its defence sector to meet soaring demand on the battlefield, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (Feb 2).

Russia has created more than half a million new jobs in its defence sector to meet soaring demand on the battlefield, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (Feb 2). The Kremlin has thrown massive resources at its full-scale assault on Ukraine, with the defence sector accounting for much of the sanction-hit economy's growth. "In the last year and a half alone, 520,000 new jobs have been created in defence," Putin told a political forum with defence workers in the western city of Tula. "In order to be successful on the battlefield today, it is necessary to react quickly and adequately to what is happening there," Putin said. "So whoever does it all faster, wins," he said. After months of combat that has failed to yield major territorial gains for either Russia or Ukraine, Moscow is throwing more manpower into the conflict and ramping up arms production. Last year, it unveiled plans for a massive 68-per cent hike in spending on the military -- more than outlays for education, environmental protection and healthcare spending combined. The spending increase has fuelled demand in Russia's economy, drawing workers away from labour-starved civilian industries and pushing up inflation. Unemployment has fallen to a record low and several non-defence sectors have reported a chronic shortage of workers since Russia launched its military campaign against Ukraine almost two years ago.

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