As Dagestan mourns the loss of at least 20 lives in Sunday's horrific terrorist attacks, global condolences pour in.
"The Russian authorities have used the law enforcement authorities to repress any kind of opposition to the Kremlin, opposition to the war."
One year on, the legacy of the Wagner rebellion is still unfolding. It serves as a reminder of the complexities of law and order within Russia and Putin’s insatiable hold on power.
In one instance, Russian diplomat Alexander Rudakov openly stated, “Moscow will support Hezbollah in the event of a war in Lebanon."
Russian law enforcement officials, the state news agency reported, said there is "every reason" to charge Kasparov, without providing further details.
Kyiv officials said Moscow planned to step up its informational war this spring, spreading disinformation in an attempt to divide Ukrainian society in the third year of its invasion.
The Kremlin has denied state involvement in his death and has said it is unaware of any agreement to free Navalny prior to his death.
In a statement published on its website, the Federal Penitentiary Service said that Navalny "felt unwell" after a walk on Friday, and "almost immediately lost consciousness."
Putin, 71, who has chosen to run as an independent rather than as the candidate of the ruling United Russia party and who has been Russia's paramount leader since 2000.
The European Union's top court on Wednesday upheld sanctions against Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich that had been placed upon him after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.