Leading Russian opposition figure released after 15 days in custodyMarch 6, 2015 - 13:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has been released after spending 15 days in custody for handing out leaflets in the subway, the Associated Press reports. Navalny walked free Friday, March 6, after serving the sentence handed down by a Moscow court, which found him guilty of violating the law when he campaigned in the subway for an opposition rally. A court rejected his plea for early release to attend Tuesday's funeral of slain Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov. Navalny was convicted in late December of fraud and given a 3½-year suspended sentence and ordered to remain under house arrest until his appeals were exhausted. He has repeatedly violated his house arrest since then. Navalny's brother was imprisoned under the verdict, which many see as a vendetta by the Kremlin. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |