Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine deputy defence minister says forces moving to ‘offensive actions’ in some areas
by Sammy Gecsoyler (now); Martin Belam and Graham Rus from World news | The Guardian on (#6C227)
Hanna Maliar says Kyiv's forces are moving to offensive actions', heightening speculation that a counteroffensive is close to launch
At least 90 supporters of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny were reportedly arrested on Sunday after defying authorities to hold demonstrations to mark his 47th birthday, the Associated Press has said.
Navalny is serving a nine-year sentence for fraud and contempt of court, charges he says were trumped up to punish him for his work to expose official corruption and organise anti-Kremlin protests. He is facing a new trial on extremism charges that could keep him in prison for decades.
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