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Alexei Navalny's network is crumbling under Kremlin pressure
New York Times: Russia's suppression of dissent has entered a new phase.
Biden calls for US to enter a new superpower struggle
New York Times: "We have to prove democracy still works," the US president says.
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Imprisoned Putin critic Navalny to end his hunger strike
Alexei Navalny says he is ending the hunger strike which is putting his life at risk.
Russia pulls its troops from Ukraine border
Russia claims the goals of the military's "readiness exercise" have now been met.
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'I hope no one gets the idea to cross the so-called red line with Russia,' warned Putin.
'We know how to defend our interests': Putin's emerging hard line
New York Times: Putin seems intent on teaching Biden and other Western leaders a lesson.
'Highest military deployment in history': Fears 'spark' could escalate Ukraine conflict
More than 100,000 Russian troops have massed at the border.
Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny to be moved to hospital in another prison
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in the third week of a hunger strike.
'Allow a doctor to see my dad', says jailed opposition leader's daughter
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Putin critic Alexei Navalny 'could die at any moment' - doctor
The imprisoned 44-year-old is in the third week of a hunger strike.
US to sanction Russia over cyber attacks, election interference
The US sanctions will be the first retaliatory act against Kremlin for last year's hack.
Putin's secret army – and the chef he chose to run it
Times: How did a former hot-dog seller end up becoming one of Russia's most powerful men?
Is it time to forge closer trade links with Russia?
Opinion: Chinese suspension of seafood exports is a timely reminded to consider options.
'You can't trust anyone': Russia's hidden Covid-19 toll is an open secret
New York Times: Russia is growing used to living in a pandemic.
US backs Ukraine amid military build-up at Russian border
Fighting between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian troops first broke out in 2014.
Xi and Putin tighten their grips on power
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Putin's power grab: Russian leader signs law securing two more terms
Russia's President rewrites the rules so he can potentially hold on to power until 2036.
Why NZ's big Apec challenge is so important
Progress on key trade issues is a major part of the forum - chairman
Three Russian bomber pilots killed by ejection seat glitch
The crew were accidentally shot out of the long-range bomber during pre-flight checks.
Ice cold: Putin stars in 'killer' new photoshoot
The photos are the latest publicity photos showing Putin in the Russian wilderness.
Russia erupts in fury over Biden calling Putin a killer
New York Times: The Kremlin described Biden's comments as "very bad".
'Killer' with 'no soul': Biden's vicious Putin accusation
Biden's comment after report connected Kremlin to online interference in 2020 election
The brutal third act of Vladimir Putin
Financial Times: Russia's president is now ramping up repression to hold on to power.
The innocent victims of Syria's 10-year war
About 12,000 Syrian children killed or wounded and half the population displaced.
Complaints of emotional abuse roil synchronised swimming
New York Times: More than 100 athletes from a dozen nations spill the ugly truth.
'Your personality deforms': Alexei Navalny sent to notoriously harsh prison
New York Times: The disciplinary measures are considered harsh even by Russian standards.
Russian diplomats forced to leave North Korea by hand-operated rail cart
Pandemic restrictions forced the officials to cross the border under their own steam.
Is 'avalanche' the answer to a 62-year-old Russian mystery over 9 deaths?
New York Times: The mystery has inspired conspiracy theories for decades.
China censors the internet. So why doesn't Russia?
New York Times: Kremlin hasn't displaced Western apps. Instead it turns to intimidation.
Russian court rejects Navalny's appeal
Court rejects Russian opposition leader's appeal against prison sentence.