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Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza jailed for 25 years in Russia treason case

Outspoken Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza has been jailed for a quarter of a century by a Moscow court.

The New Daily

Slovakia joins Poland, Hungary in banning imports of Ukrainian grain

Slovakia's government on Monday approved a ban on imports of Ukrainian grain and other food products, following similar moves by Poland and Hungary. The news came after US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy said she had made a first visit in jail to Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter…

France 24

Russia rejects Japanese criticism of Pacific naval drills

Russia on Monday brushed off Japanese criticism of naval exercises by its Pacific Fleet, saying it needed to be on guard against a variety of regional threats while focusing on Ukraine.

Reuters

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Chinese Defense Minister, Putin Discuss Deepening Military Ties

Li Shangfu tells the Russian president that Beijing is willing to continue working together on maintaining international order, during a visit to Moscow

Caixin Global

Wife of jailed British-Russian opposition leader ‘baffled’ by sanctions delay

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly paid tribute to Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr for ‘bravely’ denouncing Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

India, Russia Talk Free Trade Deal in Step-up of Relations

India and Russia are discussing a free trade agreement (FTA), the Russian trade minister said on Monday, an announcement that could deepen bilateral commercial ties that have flourished since war broke out in Ukraine. The FTA talks mark a step-up in economic relations between the two countries despite calls from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rouble Recovers Footing, Russian Stocks Hit over 1-Year High

The rouble bounced back from early losses on Monday, supported by expectations of month-end tax payments and higher oil prices, while Russia's main stock index climbed to a more than one-year high. By 1015 GMT, the rouble was 0.3% stronger against the dollar at 81.59 and had gained 0.7% to…

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Factbox: Kara-Murza becomes latest Putin opponent to get long jail term

Sentenced on Monday to 25 years in prison on charges including treason, Vladimir Kara-Murza joined a growing list of Russians who have received long jail terms after speaking out against President Vladimir Putin or the invasion of Ukraine. Here are some of the most prominent cases.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 418 of the invasion

A court in Moscow has sentenced the opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years prison; Slovakia will temporarily halt imports of grains and other selected products from Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

UK government demands release of jailed Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza

Mr Kara-Murza had been charged with spreading false information about the Russian army in Ukraine

Evening Standard

Doyle McManus: Ukraine's spring offensive already faces high stakes. The Discord leaks make them higher

The bizarre torrent of intelligence documents posted on a gamers' chat server, allegedly by a 21-year-old National Guard technician, produced headlines last week about a host of revelations including secret Russian military plans and U.S. espionage against allies like Israel and South Korea.

Los Angeles Times

UK condemns jailing of Putin critic, summons Russian ambassador

The British government on Monday summoned the Russian ambassador to make clear its condemnation of what it described as the "politically motivated" conviction and sentencing of outspoken Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, a British dual national.

Reuters

‘Russia will be free’: Defiant Kremlin critic jailed for 25 years after denouncing Ukraine invasion

UK among those to call for the immediate release of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a dual Russian-British citizen

The Independent UK

Putin hails Russian navy's performance in Pacific drills

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the military’s performance during massive naval drills that involve the entire Russian Pacific Fleet in a show of force amid the tensions with the West over the fighting in Ukraine

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Russia sentences opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison

Kara-Murza's sentence is the harshest prison term delivered yet to a government opponent since the Kremlin launched its war in Ukraine in February 2022.

The Guardian - UK

Moscow jails activist for 25 years for opposing Ukraine war

Vladimir Kara-Murza had been charged with high treason and spreading false information to discredit Russian army

Reuters

Kremlin critic Kara-Murza, after 25-year sentence: 'Russia will be free'

Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, on being sentenced to 25 years in prison on charges including treason, said "Russia will be free", a Russian opposition slogan.

Reuters

Who is Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza?

Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza was convicted of treason by a Moscow court on Monday and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

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The Guardian - UK

Former senior diplomats urge west to ‘go all in’ on military support for Ukraine

Group also made up of former high-level military advisers say ‘actions still fail to match the rhetoric’

Salon

Finland joins NATO: Big shift in Europe

Finland was a model of successful neutrality for 75 years. This tectonic shift signals a dangerous new world

Reuters

Kremlin critic jailed in treason case for 25 years in harshest verdict of Putin era

Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was jailed for 25 years by a Moscow court on Monday, the harshest sentence of its kind since Russia invaded Ukraine, after being convicted of treason and other offences in a trial he said was politically-motivated.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin Hails Russian Navy’s Performance in Pacific Drills

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hailed the military's performance during massive naval drills that have involved the entire Russian Pacific Fleet — a show of force amid the tensions with the West over the fighting in Ukraine. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Putin that the exercise that began…

ABC News

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, sentenced to 25 years in jail

A prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin is sentenced to 25 years in jail after being found guilty of treason and other offences which he has denied.

The Times of India

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on Adani, jobs, oil and crypto

NEW YORK: India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the South Asian nation could buy Russian crude oil near or past the price cap imposed by the G-7 if the recent OPEC+ output cut increases energy costs.

The Independent UK

Russian opposition activist given 25-year prison sentence

A court in Moscow has convicted a top Kremlin foe on charges of treason and denigrating the Russian military and sentenced him to 25 years in prison

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