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Alexei Navalny

Russian lawyer Alexei Navalny has made a name for himself as an anti-Kremlin courruption-fighting blogger.

Alexei Navalny has been arrested several times for organizing mass protests against Russian President Vladimir Putin's government. Navalny wants to run for president in 2018, but the election commissioner has said prior convictions for embezzlement would mean his candidacy is in doubt. This page shows an automatic compilation of DW content.

Frankreich Nawalny-Festnahmen - Europäischer Gerichtshof in Straßburg verurteilt Russland

Politics motivated Navalny arrests, European court rules 15.11.2018

In a blow to the Kremlin, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that several arrests of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were politically motivated. Moscow was ordered to pay over €50,000 in damages.
Frankreich Nawalny im Europäischen Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte in Straßburg

Alexei Navalny's European court date puts pressure on Kremlin 14.11.2018

The Russian dissident politician has been repeatedly arrested and tried for his protests. Each time, he has called on Europe's human rights court for help. But will that path remain open after Thursday's decision?
Alexei Navalny (picture-alliance/dpa/TASS/V. Sharifulin)

Who is Alexei Navalny? 14.11.2018

Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny has become one of the most prominent figures of the anti-Putin protest movement. The lawyer-turned-activist was barred from challenging Putin in the 2018 presidential election.
Russland | Proteste gegen Rentenreform in Moskau

Alexei Navalny allowed to leave Russia to attend ECHR case 13.11.2018

The Russian opposition leader was given permission to leave Russia for Europe after being barred. He is planning to attend the European Court of Human Rights for a hearing.

Russland Moskau - Alexei Navalny

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny prohibited from leaving country 13.11.2018

Alexei Navalny says he was given no reason for being barred from boarding a flight from Moscow to Frankfurt. He intended to appear at the ECHR, which is ruling on the legality of his numerous detentions.
Russland Protest gegen Rentenreform in Moskau

Russia pension protests: Alexei Navalny's rearrest could be 'key moment' 24.09.2018

He's the main figure of the anti-Kremlin opposition movement in Russia and he's been spearheading protests against upping the retirement age: Alexei Navalny's rearrest is just one sign that Vladimir Putin may be nervous.
Alexei Navalny

Russian opposition leader Navalny detained upon release from jail 24.09.2018

After serving a 30-day jail sentence in Moscow, Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was detained again while leaving jail, according to his aide. Navalny is once again being accused of violating protest laws.
Moskau Proteste gegen Rentenreform

Protests over pension reform overshadow Russia's local elections 09.09.2018

Regional elections in Russia have been marred by nationwide protests over the Kremlin's pension reform plans. Several supporters of detained opposition leader and Putin foe Alexei Navalny have been arrested.

Russland Wahllokal vor Gouverneurswahlen Region Nowosibirsk

As Russia votes, pension protests could bring surprises 08.09.2018

Without much real competition, Russians are set to elect governors and mayors, as well as regional and local representatives, on Sunday. But with protests planned across the country, experts say there could be surprises.
Russland | Alexei Navalny in Moskau

Russia's Alexei Navalny again detained outside Moscow home 25.08.2018

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been detained outside his Moscow home, according to his spokeswoman. The 42-year-old blogger spent June in jail after organizing protests against President Vladimir Putin.
Russland Demo für freies Internet in Moskau | Navalny

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny released from prison 14.06.2018

Alexi Navalny has been freed from prison after serving a 30-day sentence for staging illegal protests. His release coincides with the opening of the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Russland Putin Amtseinführung

Putin 4.0: What to expect from the Russian president's next term 07.05.2018

Following his electoral victory in March, Vladimir Putin has once again been inaugurated as president of Russia. Will he continue on his present course? Experts agree: his increasingly authoritarian rule is here to stay.
Anti-Putin-Demonstration in Moskau - Nawalny

Russia's Alexei Navalny released day after mass anti-Putin protests 06.05.2018

Nearly 1,600 protesters were arrested during anti-Putin protests across the country. Human rights groups have called on Russian authorities to "immediately release all peaceful protesters."
Proteste in Russland Moskau

EU condemns Russia protest arrests, police brutality 05.05.2018

The EU has slammed mass arrests in Russia during protests against recently re-elected President Vladimir Putin. Nearly 1,600 people were said to have been detained by police, including opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Anti-Putin-Demonstration in Moskau - Nawalny Festnahme

Russia: Alexei Navalny arrested as anti-Putin protests sweep nation 05.05.2018

Under the motto "He is not our tsar," Russians have taken to the streets to decry a fourth term by President Vladimir Putin. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained along with many other protesters, a monitor says.
Russland Wahlen 2018 - Wahlsieg für Putin

Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election with more than 75 percent 18.03.2018

Vladimir Putin told supporters in a victory speech in Moscow that Russia was "bound for success." While officials have reported strong turnout, monitoring groups have reported electoral violations.
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