Move comes as Kremlin steps up campaign to force tycoons to bring their wealth and businesses back home
Former president’s comments are the strongest yet from Moscow on possible response to alliance’s enlargement
Curbs also placed on Putin’s two adult daughters and wife of country’s foreign minister
The anti-corruption activist — now in a coma in Berlin — was campaigning against Vladimir Putin when he was poisoned
Shake-up at heart of power to set country’s path after president’s term expires in 2024
Shake-up could allow Russian president to extend his 20-year rule in a new role
Russian president lambasts government for slow progress on investment projects
Former finance minister Alexei Kudrin given little real power in overhaul
A candid expert account suggests little will change under the current leadership
Fate of Ziyavudin Magomedov may be linked to that of the prime minister
Warning comes as Trump administration criticised over list of oligarchs close to Putin
While the president is expected to be re-elected, the March vote is prompting a debate about his future
Russia has introduced increasingly draconian web laws but some are pushing for more
Move comes before planned protests across 30 cities on Saturday
Freshly released opposition leader says poverty lowering fear levels
Alexei Navalny becomes dangerous opponent for the president after orchestrating a wave of demonstrations
Anger over top-level corruption poses a challenge to the Kremlin
A stronger oil price and possibility of an easing in US sanctions has helped the rouble
Fears over whether Ulyukaev arrest is power struggle or political move
A glimpse into the entourage behind Putin is a milestone for Russian journalism
Many voters dissatisfied with the government’s performance stayed at home
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