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world-europe2 years ago•7 min saved

"Ukraine's Response to Pope's 'White Flag' Remark Sparks Diplomatic Tensions"

Ukraine has summoned the Vatican’s envoy to express disappointment over Pope Francis’s suggestion that Kyiv should “show the courage of the white flag” in negotiations with Russia, sparking widespread backlash. Meanwhile, Russian lawmakers seek to nullify the 1954 transfer of Crimea from Russia to Ukraine, and Russia claims Ukraine launched drones and downed one near Moscow. Additionally, a Russian student was jailed for 10 days for naming his WiFi network after a pro-Ukrainian slogan, and a South Korean man has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of espionage.

via The Independent|

#crimea #pope-francis #russia

world-europe2 years ago•6 min saved

"Navalny's Widow Takes Lead in Fight Against Putin Amid Body Controversy"

Alexei Navalny's mother has been told she must wait 14 days to receive her son’s body as authorities conduct a “chemical examination”, with his wife Yulia Navalnaya alleging that the Kremlin is waiting for traces of the Novichok nerve agent to disappear from his body. Navalny’s ally Ivan Zhdanov denounced the Russian authorities for the delay in handing over the Putin critic’s body, while nearly 400 people have been detained in Russia for paying respects to Navalny. The US and British ambassadors also mourned Navalny’s death at a memorial in Moscow, and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called for an independent international investigation into the causes of Alexei Navalny’s death.

via The Independent|

#alexei-navalny #novichok #putin

world-europe2 years ago•8 min saved

"Russian Authorities Accused of Withholding Navalny's Body, Putin Deemed Untouchable"

Exiled Russian dissidents believe that supporting Ukraine is a crucial way of honoring Alexei Navalny's memory, as Putin is perceived as "untouchable" and accused of murdering Navalny. Navalny's family demands the return of his body, while more than 400 people have been detained at events across Russia since his death. The wife of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Vladamir Kara-Murza fears for the lives of many political prisoners, and shadow foreign secretary David Lammy calls for Putin to face an international tribunal for crimes against humanity. Additionally, there are signals of potential fresh sanctions against Russia following Navalny's death.

via The Independent|

#alexei-navalny #political-prisoners #russia

world-europe2 years ago•9 min saved

"Justice Demanded: Outcry and Vigil After Navalny's Death in Russian Prison"

US President Joe Biden blames Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, while Navalny's widow vows that his death will not go unpunished. Navalny's death has drawn international condemnation, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calling it a clear indication of the regime in power in Moscow. The mysterious circumstances surrounding Navalny's death have raised suspicions, with Navalny's associates expressing skepticism and demanding independent confirmation. Former US President Donald Trump's silence on Navalny's death has drawn criticism, while vigils and protests have been held in various countries to mourn Navalny's death and condemn Putin.

via The Independent|

#alexei-navalny #biden #death