US calls for fair, impartial trial of Alexei Naval

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 11:06

The US is disappointed and concerned over conviction of Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny.

Russian protest leader Navalny sentenced to five years in jail

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 12:46

Russian protest leader Alexei Navalny was convicted of stealing from a state timber company on Thursday, a verdict that could prevent him challenging Vladimir Putin for the presidency.

Judge refuses defence witnesses for Putin foe Navalny

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 20:54

A judge refused to allow Russia`s top opposition protester Alexei Navalny to call any defence witnesses at his embezzlement trial which could see him jailed for up to 10 yrs on charges that he calls politically motivated.

Putin foe Navalny nominated for Moscow mayor

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 13:47

Russia`s top opposition figure Alexei Navalny faced the uphill battle of getting on the ballot for Moscow mayor on Saturday after being nominated for the post by other leaders of the country`s nascent protest movement.

Trial of Putin foe Navalny begins, swiftly adjourned

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 12:13

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny Wednesday went on trial on charges he says were ordered by President Vladimir Putin but the process was swiftly adjourned to allow the defence more time to prepare.