Spanish police release Putin critic Browder previously detained under Russian warrant The anti-corruption campaigner and well-known critic of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, Bill Browder was arrested in Madrid, Spain, under Russian warrant. He later tweeted that the police cut him loose. 4 519 18 Incidents
Magnitsky Act passed in Canada, Russia reacted with criticism, - CTV News Canadian parliament has passed the so-called Magnitsky Act targeting the actions of gross human rights violators, sparking Russian criticism. 18 698 35 World
US senators to introduce bill on 'comprehensive' sanctions against Russia Republican U.S. Senator John McCain and Democratic Senators Ben Cardin and Robert Menendez will introduce legislation to impose "comprehensive" sanctions on Russia over its attempts to influence the 2016 U.S. election. 71 752 178 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
United States Passes Magnitsky Act. Russia is Furious The upper house of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday adopted the Magnitsky Act along with the cancellation of the Jackson-Vanik amendment. 15 097 470 World