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Russian Court Excludes Observers in High-Profile Extremism Trial of Navalny’s Legal Team

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Moscow, Russia — In a significant legal development, a Russian court has prohibited public and media access to the trial of lawyers associated with Alexei Navalny, the imprisoned opposition leader. The legal team faces charges of extremism, which has drawn widespread criticism and raised concerns over judicial transparency. The decision to close the trial was confirmed by Mediazona, a local independent news outlet. This move is part of a broader crackdown on dissenting voices and opposition figures in Russia, marking a continued erosion of democratic norms under the current administration. Navalny’s lawyers, who have been … 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