Arrest of Russian Journalists for Alleged "Extremism"

Two Russian journalists arrested by Russian government on "extremism" charges for allegedly working for a group founded by Alexei Navalny. This is part of a larger crackdown on dissent and independent media in Russia.

Alexei Navalny Exchange Talks

Associates of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny claim talks were underway to exchange him for a Russian prisoner in Germany shortly before his death. Navalny died in an Arctic penal colony while serving a 19-year sentence on extremism charges.