A leader of the Russian opposition, reformer. Ex-political prisoner (2003–2013). Follow for insights on current events in Russia and beyond
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The parade featured soldiers who fought in Ukraine, some from units accused of war crimes by Ukrainian authorities, identified @agents_media
In what has been called Russia’s biggest corruption scandal in more than a decade, Ivanov and his friend, businessman Sergey Borodin, are accused of taking a $10,800 bribe to approve a construction firm’s bid for a state contract
MEPs today voted overwhelmingly to pass a resolution denouncing last month’s sham election and rejecting its falsified results. Of the 522 members, 493 voted in favor of the motion
In reality, it's not $60 billion, but only $40 billion ($20 billion to replenish the already spent stocks of the US army). And of the $40 billion, only $20 billion is for weapons.
What exactly did he do to deserve imprisonment? He gave a televised interview for CNN, during which he criticized Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine. He called it what it is. And for that, he received a 25-year sentence
This is Igor Morar, the mayor of the Russian city of Murmansk, an ally of Putin and vocal supporter of the illegal war in Ukraine. He also owns a beautiful cottage in Moen, a stone’s throw from Bardufoss airbase, where Nato troops train 
Firstly, let me say this: it seems that these people are indeed the perpetrators of the attack against civilians, and I have no sympathy for them. Here, I am not defending them personally. Rather, I am defending a type of legal system that is capable of carrying out justice.
Russia's security services were well aware of the threat posed by the Afghan "Vilayat Khorasan" group, linked to IS. This gang had already attempted massacres in Europe & Central Asia, but were thwarted there.
🇩🇪 “The pseudo-election in Russia is neither free nor fair, the result will surprise nobody. Putin's rule is authoritarian, he relies on censorship, repression and violence. The 'election' in the occupied territories of Ukraine is null and void and another breach of international law” – German Foreign Ministry
2/ On March 17 at noon local time, Russians worldwide lined up at polling stations — not so much to vote, as to protest sham elections and lack of actual choice.
The Kremlin may try to paint a picture of near-unanimous support for Putin, but these spoiled ballots tell a different story: reveal the true sentiments of the Russian people & expose the illegitimacy of this electoral charade
First, Putin is now a wanted man. The International Court of Justice has issued a warrant for his arrest over the criminal abduction of Ukrainian children. How can the world recognize as legitimate a president who is an accused war criminal?
According to Greek sources, Russian rockets struck just 150 meters from the location where President Zelensky and PM Mitsotakis were meeting. The attack could have had catastrophic consequences, but thankfully the delegations were unharmed. 2/8 
This time he threatened to use nuclear weapons against the West if it crosses one of his red lines – this time, by sending troops to Ukraine. 2/11
The so-called election under Putin's rule is a farce, a meticulously orchestrated play to maintain the illusion of legitimacy in a system where dissent is unwelcome and dangerous.
Vladimir Putin has murdered Alexei Navalny. This is the reality, irrespective of the actual cause of death. Alexei Navalny was first poisoned, and later arrested and locked up in prison, where he was held in torture conditions.