Navalny was hailed by many as a hero for human rights in a country known for brutal repression, and had a long history of courageously leading historic anti-Kremlin protests
Individuals sanctioned by Russia will not be allowed to enter that country
Sending arms to Russia amid its illegal invasion of Ukraine would violate United Nations resolutions most likely result in more sanctions upon both Moscow and Pyongyang
Since the start of the invasion, the Ruble has mostly recovered its value on the international market
"Be consistent, be serious," the former secretary of state advised the administration. "Don't telegraph what you're not going to do every day and all day, certainly not in public"
Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin told reporters that the ongoing discussions regarding the "neutrality and non-nuclear status of Ukraine" had contributed to the decision
"There can be no more talk of any nuclear-free status for the Baltic - the balance must be restored,” Russia’s Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said
Western authorities estimate that about 150,000 Russian troops are stationed on the east, north and south of Ukraine
"If you are worried about the prospect of war in Europe - we do not want that at all. But I draw your attention to the fact that it is the West that is constantly and persistently saying that in this situation, it is necessary to defeat Russia. Draw your own conclusions," Lavrov said
The new penalties essentially cut the Russian central bank from the U.S. dollar