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  A pro-Russian politician fugitive Viktor Medvedchuk, who is deemed to be the closest ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the country, has been captured by Ukrainian forces. The media themselves are now admitting of skewed and manipulative news doing rounds. New agencies are however claiming that this 67-year-old business tycoon, apparently was residing in Ukraine and is considered one of the richest. His arrest comes over his alleged connections and probably of espionage against Ukraine. If reports are to be believed, Medvedchuk counts Putin among his personal friends and says the Kremlin leader is godfather to his youngest daughter Darya.  Undated and unlocated images of Medvedchuk were released by Ukraine's security service SBU that purportedly show the business tycoon in handcuffs and wearing a Ukrainian military uniform.  The lawmaker that is considered Russia friendly, was captured through setting off a trap for him. Once in custody, his arrest was de...

  Russia isnt making it any easier for anyone , especially not for the one who is  trying to crush the serpent's head Alexei Navalny's anti-corruption foundation has been forced by the Russian court to suspend activities completely.  Earlier, his life was on stake as he was poisoned while he was readying himself for election campaigning last year. Then he was defamed for the longest time. But his spirit has not died out and he continues to wish to give Russia a more democratic choice of governance.  Vladimir Putin is hell bent to be the dictator and he is not going to allow Navalny's idea to germinate leave alone thrive to become a solid tree of hope.  He is the only one standing against Putin. He is the only one who has a fan following on social media which makes him an ideal candidate from the opposition. "The court has suspended the work of FBK and Navalny's headquarters pending the court's decision," the foundation, FBK, has tweeted recently. They are ...