Sabra Ayres

Moscow Correspondent

Sabra Ayres covers Russia and the former Soviet Union for the Los Angeles Times.

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After a deadly nuclear missile test in Russia’s north, the Kremlin stuck to an old Soviet habit: Secrecy

World & Nation

After a deadly nuclear missile test in Russia’s north, the Kremlin stuck to an old Soviet habit: Secrecy

Five days after the accident at a nuclear missile site, Russia has released few details. Did Chernobyl teach the Kremlin anything about transparency?
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50,000 demonstrate in Moscow in fifth weekend of protests for fair elections

World & Nation

50,000 demonstrate in Moscow in fifth weekend of protests for fair elections

Some 50,000 people rallied in central Moscow on Saturday to demand fair elections.
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Russian political crisis grows with more arrests in Moscow

World & Nation

Russian political crisis grows with more arrests in Moscow

Police detained more than 600 in Moscow during the third protest in as many weeks demanding fair elections.
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Amid protests, defiance against Kremlin and Beijing rises

World & Nation

Amid protests, defiance against Kremlin and Beijing rises

In both Moscow and Hong Kong, police response has grown increasingly violent as protesters remain defiant against their authoritative governments.
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Russian opposition leader released from hospital amid speculations of poisoning

World & Nation

Russian opposition leader released from hospital amid speculations of poisoning

Doctors released Alexei Navalny back to detention after treating him for a reaction his personal physician fears could have been from a poisoning.
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Moscow police arrest more than 1,000 in protests for free elections

World & Nation

Moscow police arrest more than 1,000 in protests for free elections

Moscow police detained more than 1,000 people including several prominent independent politicians Saturday.