A Russian court convened on Tuesday to consider jailing Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny for up to three and a half years in a case that has sparked nationwide protests and talk of new Western sanctions.

Moscow court to begin hearing on Alexei Navalny's case

Russian police detain people near court as it considers jailing Navalny

Russia on Monday said that a large number of people who participated in protests in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexi Navalny on Sunday were "hooligans and provocateurs".

Sunday's pro-Navalny protesters were 'hooligans and provocateurs': Russia

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and climate campaigner Greta Thunberg are among those nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

Greta Thunberg and Navalny nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Russian Businessman and Vladimir Putin ally Arkady Rotenberg claimed that he owns a Black Sea coast property that Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says costs over $1.5 billion and belongs to the Russian president Putin.

Russian Businessman claims to own 'Putin palace'

Large scale rallies are expected to take place across Russia. Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny's supporters are likely to rally to demand his release from prison.

Large scale rallies expected across Russia

Russia has begun supplying its Sputnik V Covid vaccine to the rebel-controlled region of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine despite a ban by Kyiv. Ukraine's government is planning to receive shipments of Western-made vaccines from February and has prohibited the use of Russia's Sputnik V.

Russia begins supplying Sputnik V doses to rebel-held area despite Ukraine ban

Police were going to cafes in civilian clothes, showing their ID cards and asking to speak with managers about turning off internet connections ahead of the protests

Russia's Interior Ministry warns citizens to not join pro-Navalny protests

Siberia: Russians join fresh protests in support of kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

A Russian businessman has said he owns the huge palace in southern Russia, which jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny links to President Vladimir Putin. The Russian president has already denied ownership of the palace.

Putin's former aide says he owns palace which opposition links to Russian president

US President Joe Biden has called Russian President Vladimir Putin to immediately release the jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Biden speaks to Putin, calls for Alexei Navalny's release

Supporters were called to rally on Sunday near the headquarters of the FSB, the intelligence agency accused of poisoning Navalny last August.

Russia braces for second weekend of pro-Navalny protests

Russia has recorded its largest annual population decline in 15 years. According to Rosstat, the official government statistics service.

Russia's population decline is steepest in last 15 years; Know the causes

Several allies of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny were taken into custody early on Thursday after police raided their respective apartments and offices ahead of planned demonstrations.

Russia detains Navalny allies after raids at apartments

Russian police raided the Moscow offices of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's group on Wednesday (January 27) and searched several other properties, including a flat where his wife was, one of his allies said.

Russian Police raid Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's properties

Russian Police raid studio which produces Navalny's videos

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken out. He termed Saturday's protests illegal and denied Navalny's allegation that he owns a $1.3 billion palace. But, the protesters are planning another march on Sunday. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | Navalny Arrest: Putin calls protest illegal, new marches planned for Sunday

Alexei Navalny is posing the biggest challenge to Putin's Presidency. He has survived an attempted poisoning, exposed corruption and is now steering the biggest movement in Russia's recent history. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you how Navalny outmaneuvered Putin.

Gravitas: How Navalny became the face of Russian opposition

The protests in Russia over the detention of Alexei Navalny could turn into a bigger movement. Tens of thousands had turned out in support of Navalny last weekend. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more about Navalny's rise as the face of the opposition in Russia.

Gravitas | Alexei Navalny: Putin's loudest Critic

US President Joe Biden has held his first phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Russian President was confronted on various issues by Biden. Both the countries have also extended the new start nuclear arms control treaty.

US President Biden holds first call with Russian counterpart Putin

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

Anti-Putin protests have hit all major Russian cities. Protesters are calling for 'Russia without Putin' while demanding the release of Alexei Navalny. WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Protests in Russia

The Russian civil rights portal OVD-Info said Sunday that among its count of 3,400 arrested during rallies in 100 cities

EU calls on Russia to release Kremlin critic 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

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