Russian president says sides agreed to return nations' ambassadors; US leader raises human rights issues, including fate of Navalny

Prisons chief, aide confirm Russia's top opposition figure has recovered, as Putin moves to outlaw his organization

Bloc's foreign policy chief says it cannot ignore negative trend, amid Ukraine tensions and other issues

Directive comes as court begins considering whether to designate opposition figure's Anti-Corruption Foundation as an extremist organization, on par with Islamic State and al-Qaeda

Russian leader uses major speech to hit out at West, amid military buildup on Ukraine border and espionage scandals; top aides to opposition leader Navalny rounded up as he speaks

Prison service insists Kremlin critic's condition is 'satisfactory,' despite outcry over his deteriorating health

Mass protests called in Russia as jailed Kremlin critic's health rapidly deteriorates

Doctors demand access to jailed Kremlin critic as his health rapidly deteriorates

Russian leader gives himself option of two more terms after this one ends in 2024; was first elected in 2000, has been the de-facto head of government since

Kremlin critic says 'dehumanizing' jail term in Russian penal colony is inspired by George Orwell's '1984'