The 44-year-old opposition figure went on hunger strike at the end of March demanding proper treatment behind bars for severe back pain and numbness in his limbs

This handout picture provided by the Babushkinsky district court on February 12, 2021, shows Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, charged with defaming a World War II veteran, standing inside a glass cell during a court hearing in Moscow

Kremlin critic Navalny's health 'normal' after hunger strike

The worst violence in seven years has claimed 50 lives since breaking out last Friday

Putin calls for de-escalation in Israel-Palestinian clashes

On Wednesday, thousands of Russians took to the streets in dozens of cities across the country

Navalny: Taking into account the progress and all the circumstances, I am beginning to end my hunger strike

Kremlin critic Navalny says halting hunger strike

Thousands of people took to the streets Wednesday evening

In Russia, participation in unauthorised demonstrations can lead to a fine or several days in jail

Over 1,700 detained at pro-Navalny rallies across Russia

They have to leave Russian territory within 72 hours

Russia expels two Bulgarian diplomats in spy row

Austria has also offered to host the world leaders

Niinisto: When it comes to this possible meeting, the readiness of Finland to organise it has been presented to both Washington and Moscow

Finland offers to host Putin-Biden summit

The 68-year-old received his first dose on March 23 in private, declining to say which of Russia's three vaccines,Sputnik V, EpiVacCorona or CoviVac, he had been administered

Putin: I assume that you, taking care of yourself and your loved ones, will do the same and follow my example

Putin gets second dose of coronavirus vaccine

The head of Russian space agency Roscosmos and members of the Communist Party laid flowers on Gagarin’s grave at the foot of the Kremlin wall on Monday

A board with Yuri Gagarin's portrait with backdrop of Moscow International Business Centre, also known as "Moskva-City", is seen on the eve of Cosmonautics Day, in Moscow, Russia April 11, 2021. The bottom sign reads "60 years of manned space exploration"

On Gagarin flight anniversary, Putin vows Russia will remain space power

It reported that Navalny, who last week said he had a cough and fever, had been transferred back to the prison barracks from its infirmary

The 44-year-old opposition politician now weighed just 77 kilograms (169 pounds), it said, down from 85 kilograms (187 pounds) when he started the hunger strike on March 31

Russian prison threatens to force-feed Navalny

In phone call, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Vladimir Putin also discuss regional developments, says Turkish Presidency

Turkish, Russian presidents discuss bilateral ties

President Putin in favor of building good relations despite Washington's hostility, says Kremlin spokesperson

Russia ready for 'worst scenarios' in relations with US

The US company has emerged as the global leader in video-conferencing applications

Russian media reported Wednesday that Zoom had banned its distributors from selling to government agencies and companies in Russia and a number of post-Soviet countries known as the Commonwealth of Independent States over concerns of new US sanctions against Moscow

Russia warns could block Zoom if it prohibits govt use

The legislation could pave the way for him to stay in power until 2036

Putin signs law allowing him to run for two more terms in Kremlin

Prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, declared a hunger strike last week to protest against what he said was the refusal of prison authorities to give him proper medical care for acute back and leg pain

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny delivers a speech during a rally to demand the release of jailed protesters, who were detained during opposition demonstrations for fair elections, in Moscow, Russia September 29, 2019.

Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny says he has cough and temperature amid TB outbreak

Navalny was jailed last month for two and a half years on charges he called politically motivated

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his wife Yulia Navalnaya are seen on board a plane during a flight from Berlin to Moscow, January 17, 2021.

Kremlin dismisses call from Navalny's wife to free jailed critic for medical reasons

Putin, speaking on state TV, said he was ready to discuss bilateral relations with the United States as well as other issues such as regional conflicts

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on measures to boost investment activity, via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia March 11, 2021.

Kremlin critic Navalny's health 'normal' after hunger strike

Putin calls for de-escalation in Israel-Palestinian clashes

Kremlin critic Navalny says halting hunger strike

Over 1,700 detained at pro-Navalny rallies across Russia

Russia expels two Bulgarian diplomats in spy row

Finland offers to host Putin-Biden summit

Putin gets second dose of coronavirus vaccine

On Gagarin flight anniversary, Putin vows Russia will remain space power

Russian prison threatens to force-feed Navalny

Turkish, Russian presidents discuss bilateral ties

Russia ready for 'worst scenarios' in relations with US

Russia warns could block Zoom if it prohibits govt use

Putin signs law allowing him to run for two more terms in Kremlin

Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny says he has cough and temperature amid TB outbreak

Kremlin dismisses call from Navalny's wife to free jailed critic for medical reasons

Putin calls for open talks with Biden in coming days

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Kremlin critic Navalny's health 'normal' after hunger strike

Putin calls for de-escalation in Israel-Palestinian clashes

Kremlin critic Navalny says halting hunger strike

Over 1,700 detained at pro-Navalny rallies across Russia

Russia expels two Bulgarian diplomats in spy row

Finland offers to host Putin-Biden summit

Putin gets second dose of coronavirus vaccine

On Gagarin flight anniversary, Putin vows Russia will remain space power

Russian prison threatens to force-feed Navalny

Turkish, Russian presidents discuss bilateral ties

Russia ready for 'worst scenarios' in relations with US

Russia warns could block Zoom if it prohibits govt use

Putin signs law allowing him to run for two more terms in Kremlin

Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny says he has cough and temperature amid TB outbreak

Kremlin dismisses call from Navalny's wife to free jailed critic for medical reasons

Putin calls for open talks with Biden in coming days