Russia’s Crackdown on Dissent Deepens | Global News

Russia’s crackdown on dissent intensifies as a top blogger is jailed for two months over alleged false military claims, while anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin—once a presidential hopeful—is convicted for posting a Navalny video, effectively barring him from parliament. Declared a “foreign agent,” Nadezhdin faces mounting legal and financial pressure, including frozen accounts and an inability to pay fines, as he vows to appeal. With Navalny dead and most opposition figures exiled, Russia’s political space shrinks further, even as fuel shortages and elite rifts dent Putin’s approval ratings to their lowest in years. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28fefb309248ea56