Russia designates Alexei Navalny groups an extremist organization, silencing Putin critics ahead of election

  • 📰 Newsweek
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 21 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 12%
  • Publisher: 52%

United States Headlines News

United States Latest News,United States Headlines

The designation prevents people associated with the groups from running for public office and exposes them to lengthy prison sentences.

By outlawing the groups founded by the Russian opposition leader, the court barred their members from running for parliament in the September election. If prosecuted and convicted, members could also face jail time. In light of Navalny's own imprisonment, the court's move was largely seen as an effort to silence Putin's critics.

Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation was founded in 2011 and carried out high-profile investigations into alleged corruption among some of Russia's elite, including Putin. A viral exposé of Putin's seaside palace fueled nationwide rallies, according toIn January, Navalny returned to Russia to face a court after a near-fatal poisoning that he believes was the work of the Kremlin.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 468. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Russia outlaws Putin critic Alexey Navalny's organizations as 'extremist'
Source: ABC - 🏆 471. / 51 Read more »

Russian court rules Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's groups are 'extremist'The action by Moscow City Court is part of a sweeping crackdown on Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's fiercest critic, and his Foundation for Fighting Corruption. HUMAN ARCAT EXISTED ARCAT PRO-NEVER EXISTED
Source: NBCNews - 🏆 10. / 86 Read more »

Alexei Navalny's team promises to keep working, despite pending extremist label from Russian court'Navalny's team will not stop its activities, they shouldn't hope for that,' Ivan Zhdanov, a top Navalny associate who headed his foundation, said. CIA should cut bait on Navalny. It's a nothing burger. Maybe can dust off P*ssy Riot?
Source: Newsweek - 🏆 468. / 52 Read more »

Biden warns Russia it faces 'robust' response for harmful actions as he begins European visitPresident Joe Biden on Wednesday began his first trip abroad since taking office by hailing America's unwavering commitment to the NATO alliance and warning Russia it faced 'robust and meaningful' consequences if it engaged in harmful activities. Hmmmm, world war loading
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »

Russia Puts the Squeeze on Social Media to Police Its CriticsAhead of a parliamentary vote later this year, the Kremlin has been fine-tuning its strategy to pressure platforms such as Twitter, YouTube and TikTok to remove antigovernment content, classifying a growing number of posts as illegal and issuing a flurry of takedown requests. What’s the difference between Putin and Boris or Biden Uk media cover all the wrongs (serious wrongs) of Boris, and social media does the same! So you have no morality to talk against others! Look into your country first 🤯😡 That looks like Putin's face in an MRI machine. The Devil, runs Mother Russia, North Korea, Egypt, China, the Devil did have hold of America but thank God for listening too it's children's cry, crylouder, Gods children in, Russia, North Korea, Egypt, China and some countries in Africa.
Source: WSJ - 🏆 98. / 63 Read more »