Monday, October 22, 2012

Rendition Russian Style



Russian 'Rendition': Kremlin Grabs Opposition Figure From Ukraine Streets -- Christian Science Monitor

Analysts worry that Leonid Razvozzhayev's alleged kidnapping from a Kiev street and subsequent imprisoning is start of a full-scale, no-holds-barred crackdown by Putin's Kremlin.

Russian secret services have allegedly carried out a "rendition" by plucking a Russian opposition figure, Leonid Razvozzhayev, from a Kiev street in broad daylight last Saturday and transferring him to Lefortovo prison in Moscow.

The alleged kidnapping occurred just as Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was heading to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a variety of bilateral issues, including the price Russia charges Ukraine for natural gas.

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More News On The Extradition Of Russian Opposition Figure Leonid Razvozzhayev

Opposition Riot 'Conspirator' Alleges Police Torture -- Moscow Times
Russian activist claims he was kidnapped, tortured -- AP
Russian anti-Putin activist 'admits riot plot' -- BBC
Russian activist arrested in investigation into opposition -- Reuters
Opposition Figure Wanted in Russia Says He Was Kidnapped and Tortured -- New York Times
Russia Arrests 2nd Opposition Activist, Punk Band Members Sent to Prison -- Voice of Russia

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