Kremlin accused of thwarting democracy with raids on activists
Open Democracy says police action is motivated by presidential election in March 2018
Pro-Russian force seizes another military airport in Crimea
Moscow has been tightening its grip on Ukrainian region despite warnings from the West
Khordorkovsky vows to help political prisoners
Former Russian oil tycoon won’t go into politics or seek return of assets
Putin pardons jailed tycoon Khodorkovsky
Release of former opponent of president seen as move to bolster Russia’s human rights record
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