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Moscow Court Extends Detention of Dual National in High-Stakes Treason Case Amid Rising Tensions

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Moscow, Russia – The Lefortovo court in Moscow has prolonged the detention of German Moyzhes, a Russian-German migration lawyer, on charges of treason. Moyzhes’ case, which remains shrouded in secrecy, underscores a broader trend where Russia seems to detain Western or dual-nationality citizens amidst the geopolitical tensions following its invasion of Ukraine. Moyzhes, 39, was initially taken into custody by Russian security forces in Saint Petersburg in May. According to the court’s website, his pre-trial confinement has been recently extended, though specific details regarding the duration or conditions of this extension were not disclosed. As … Read more

Russian Opposition Leader Navalny’s Former Lawyer Arrested in Moscow Amid Rising Tensions Following Navalny’s Death

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MOSCOW, Russia – The arrest of Vasily Dubkov, the former lawyer of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has sparked concerns over the ongoing crackdown on dissent in the country. Dubkov was detained in Moscow on Tuesday, just a week after accompanying Navalny’s mother in her appeal to authorities for the release of her son’s body. The exact charges Dubkov faces remain unclear, as opponents of President Vladimir Putin have often been detained without explanation or evidence. While Dubkov was eventually released, his arrest highlights the escalating tensions in Russia following Navalny’s mysterious death in a … Read more

Russian Opposition Lawyer Briefly Detained in Moscow, Hindering Efforts to Release Alexei Navalny’s Body

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MOSCOW (AP) — A lawyer assisting the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny’s mother in her efforts to secure his body from authorities was briefly detained on Tuesday, according to Russian news media. Vasily Dubkov, the lawyer, confirmed that he was released after the incident but did not provide details about the reason for his detention. Dubkov’s detention, however, was seen as an obstruction to his work as a lawyer. Dubkov’s assistance played a crucial role in helping Navalny’s mother, Lyudmila, in obtaining the release of her son’s body. Navalny died unexpectedly in an Arctic … Read more