Russia President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of using jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to try to "contain" Russia. Navalny was arrested on his return from Germany, where he had been recovering from a poisoning he claims was carried out by the Kremlin and the Russian security services, FSB.

Putin accuses West of using Navalny to 'contain' Russia

Only a few people are able to take forward passion and continue all their lifetime, but a Russian granny is still doing that. Lyubov Morekhodovatakes, 79, who lives alone on the banks of famous Baikal lake in Russia, still is skating every day on skates that are about as old as the woman is, reports news agency Reuters.

Watch | Meet 79-year-old Russian granny who still loves to skate

Meet Russia's 79 years old skating granny. Lyubov Morekhodova lives alone on the bank of the famous lake Baikal. She stills wears a pair of skates that her father made for her when she was a child using a saw and pieces of wood.

Meet Russia's 79 years old skating granny

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

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

A big blow to Russia and EU relations, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow is now ready to serve ties with the European Union if the block hits Russia with painful economic sanctions.

Russia slams possible EU sanctions

Russia has expanded a list of firms that it targets with penalties, and has imposed economic sanctions against nine Ukrainian companies. The companies targetted by "special economic measures" under the new Russian decree, which was published late on Friday, include Ukrainian vessel maker Craneship, towage firm Donmar, cargo operator Transship and metal producer Maxima Metal.

Russia imposes sanctions on nine Ukrainian companies

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny returns to Moscow court for trial on slander charges. He was jailed for almost three years and his arrest sparked protests across Russia.

Kremlin critic Navalny returns to Moscow court for trial on slander charges

Russia is all prepared to break all its ties with the European Union says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. 'We don't want to isolate ourselves from global life, but we have to be ready for that', he added further.

'Russia ready to end ties with EU if sanctions imposed', says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny returned to court on Friday for a trial on slander charges he calls politically motivated amid mounting tensions between Russia and the West over his jailing.

Back in Moscow court for slander trial, Navalny mocks Putin and berates judge

Russian state investigators brought fresh charges against Lyubov Sobol, an ally of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, on Thursday, accusing her of violently entering a flat in December, her supporters said on Twitter.

Russia files new charges against ally of Kremlin critic Navalny

Russia has said it would retaliate in case the European Union imposes new sanctions on Moscow over the sentence of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. In January, tens of thousands of Russians rallied for two consecutive weekends against President Vladimir Putin's 20-year rule and demanded the release of Navalny, who was sentenced to nearly three years in prison last week.

Russia warns will retaliate if EU imposes new sanctions over Navalny

Aides of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has said that the opposition will shift its focus from protest to the upcoming parliamentary elections in Russia.

Russia Protest: Navalny aide says, "the format of protest will change"

The European Union's Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said that his visit to Moscow last week showed that Russia is heading down an authoritarian route, and warned that it could face new sanctions over the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell sends a stern warning to Russia

Navalny has spearheaded many anti-corruption rallies and is considered to be the face of the opposition in Russia.

Pro-Navalny protest: Russian protesters vow to continue their fight against govt

Germany, Sweden and Poland on Monday each threw out a Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow's expulsion last week of their diplomats for allegedly taking part in protests in support of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Germany, Poland, Sweden expel Russian diplomats in tit-for-tat move

One in six Russian adults takes a dimmer view of President Vladimir Putin after watching a video investigation by jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny that links a luxury palace to the Russian leader, an opinion poll indicated on Monday.

One in six Russians more negative on Putin after Navalny palace video, poll says

Russia has expelled yet another diplomat -- this time, from Albania, in a tit-for-tat move. This expulsion came after one of its own embassy workers was ordered to leave the Balkan state for alleged repeat violations of coronavirus rules.

Russia gives it back to Albania, expels its diplomat

The European Union is planning to hold a video call with allies of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Monday. The interaction comes close on the heels of Russia expelling diplomats from EU states last week.

EU, UK and US to speak with Navalny after expulsion of diplomats in Russia

The first vaccines against COVID-19 have gone mostly to wealthier countries and now several middle-income countries are getting their shots. Many come from Chinese and Russian drug makers however, critics know that developers are not forthcoming with data on their vaccine safety and efficacy.

COVID-19 Vaccine developers are not forthcoming with data on their vaccine safety

Hungarian health authorities have approved Russia's coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, the government said Sunday, with 40,000 doses of the jab already to be given. Official testing has been completed "and the vaccine may be administered", Miklos Kasler, the human resources minister who is in charge of health, said on social media.

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine gets all-clear in Hungary

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been in power for 20 years now. He has survived several hurdles- the Second Chenchen war, the 2012 Moscow siege, the annexation of Crimea. Will Alexei Navalny

Gravitas: Will Putin survive the protests?

For the first time in his 20-year rule, Vladimir Putin is dealing with a serious opposition movement. Despite being in jail, Alexei Navalny has mobilized a mass movement against Putin - breathing new life into Russia's long-dead opposition.

Gravitas: How Navalny spawned an opposition in Russia

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

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

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

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

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