German doctors find evidence Putin critic was likely poisoned Medical team says chemicals found in the Russian opposition leader suggest possible poisoning, and he remains in a medically induced coma. Aug 24, 2020
Putin critic in coma after possible poisoning Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of the Kremlin and Russian President Vladimir Putin, is fighting for his life in a coma. Following international uproar, Navalny was flown to Germany for medical treatment. Chris Livesay reports. Aug 22, 2020
Russian opposition leader, in coma after suspected poisoning, arrives in Berlin Two days after a suspected poisoning, a hospital in Germany said extensive tests were being carried out. Aug 22, 2020
Plane carrying Russian opposition leader in coma leaves for Germany The plane could be seen taking off from an airport in the Siberian city of Omsk just after 8 a.m. local time. Aug 22, 2020
Doctor claims "no poisons" found in Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny remains in a coma and his team say doctors at the government-run hospital refusing to allow his transfer are pose a "direct threat to his life." Aug 21, 2020
Russian opposition leader is in a coma, allegedly poisoned by toxic tea The longtime Putin foe was raced to a Siberian hospital after a plane he was in made an emergency landing. Aug 20, 2020
Kremlin critic hospitalized after suspected poisoning Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is on life-support after falling ill from drinking a cup of tea his allies suspect was poisoned. Chris Livesay reports. Aug 20, 2020
Russian opposition barred from Moscow vote, but still sees "victory" Vladimir Putin's foes were barred from running for Moscow City Council, sparking huge protests, but even without their own candidates they saw a "fantastic result" Sep 9, 2019
Barred candidate among hundreds detained in Moscow protests Lyubov Sobol, a candidate barred from upcoming election, is grabbed by police and hustled into a police van, loudly demanding to know why she was being held Aug 3, 2019
The Challenger Russia's government says Alexey Navalny can't run for office, but he remains determined to run against Vladimir Putin in March 2018 Jul 29, 2019
Russian opposition leader's "poisoning" could fuel anti-Putin protests Alexei Navalny's doctors say unclear whether "chemical substance" was deliberate attack on jailed dissident, but his supporters are fuming regardless Jul 29, 2019
Russia detains opposition leader after massive protest in Moscow Often-jailed dissident Alexei Navalny threatens even bigger demonstration if opposition figures kept off ballot in local election Jul 24, 2019
Russia is about to outlaw "fake news," and insulting the state With approval from Russian lawmakers Putin now expected to quickly sign new laws which many believe will help him further silence dissent Mar 8, 2019
Russian opposition leader freed, re-arrested immediately Alexei Navalny's continued detention comes as wave of popular discontent against retirement age hike plagues Putin and his allies Sep 24, 2018
Putin scales back pension reform plan as approval rating dips Plan for major hike in retirement age saw Russian leader's approval ratings drop to lowest level since annexation of Crimea Aug 29, 2018
Russia jails leading Putin foe ahead of planned protest Alexei Navalny sentenced to 30 days for holding unsanctioned anti-Putin protest in January -- long enough to keep him from joining next one Aug 27, 2018
Sweeping arrests amid anti-Putin protests across Russia Among those arrested was Alexei Navalny, an anti-corruption campaigner who is Putin's most prominent foe May 5, 2018
As Putin sweeps election for 4th term, what's next? Result of the Russians' vote was a given, regardless of -- or even thanks to -- mounting pressure on Moscow from the West Mar 19, 2018
Russia reacts to U.S. government's not-too-shocking list of shame Putin may call it an "unfriendly act," but behind closed doors, many rich Russians will be breathing a sigh of relief Jan 30, 2018
Disappointment is drowning Russian dreams of democracy Even opposition leader Alexei Navalny's supporters admit Vladimir Putin is determined to "be our leader forever" Jan 29, 2018
Russian opposition leader arrested in Moscow on day of protest Alexey Navalny was detained in Moscow as protesters call for a boycott of Russia's presidential election Jan 28, 2018
Putin's biggest foe takes on Kremlin in European court Alexei Navalny, barred from challenging Russian strongman in election, wants to prove he's been silenced by force Jan 24, 2018
Kremlin warns Putin foe over election boycott calls Putin's spokesman wouldn't comment on decision to bar Navalny from running, but said the "calls for boycott ought to be carefully studied to see if they are breaking the law" Dec 26, 2017
Putin challenger Alexey Navalny barred from running for president Alexey Navalny is barred from running for office because of a conviction in a fraud case that's viewed as political retribution Dec 25, 2017
Russian opposition leader gets nomination for presidency Supporters of Navalny endorsed the candidate for president and prepared to file his nomination with Russian election officials Dec 24, 2017