Leonid Volkov

activist

Leonid Volkov is a Russian political activist and former volunteer with Alexei Navalny's headquarters, described in the coverage as a figure involved in opposition activities. He is the brother of actress Yekaterина Volkova and the son of Mikhail Volkov, whose name was removed from Russia's registry of extremists and terrorists in July 2024. In the United States, Volkov is facing criminal charges related to the alleged murder and dismemberment of a gay couple, with a trial scheduled for September 2026. He is also linked to a legal case in Poland involving an alleged assassination attempt on h…

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Europe bent to blackmail — Leonid Volkov on lifting sanctions from Alisher Usmanov — Дождь (Telegram)
Leonid Volkov criticized lifting sanctions from Mikhail Friedman. Four years ago he himself proposed lifting sanctions from him — Meduza
Leonid Volkov called the decision to lift sanctions on Usmanov and Friedman 'shameful, bad, creating a terrible precedent' — ЭХО / Новости
Successful breakdown — DW Главное
The second day of voting is coming to an end… Tomorrow is the final day, and we will be together again: tune in to our special broadcasts... — Дождь (Telegram)
FBK and Maxim Katz after a long-term conflict agreed on unified recommendations for elections. This is their only joint... — Агентство. Новости
Russian émigré accused of killing couple under Boston. "Cold.TruckRaim" — Холод
Ex-Navalny* штаб volunteer accused Volkov** of monetizing crimes — РИАМО
Lawyers could not prepare for trial of actor from Voronin's brother in USA — РИАМО
Top lawyers for $25,000 failed to prepare for the trial of the brother of an actress from 'Voronyins' in the US — case of murder and dismemberment of a gay couple... — Baza
Special Envoy. Attacks on Russian Opposition Figures, Alleged Perpetrator and Five Charges. What is Happening in the Trial of Anatoly Blinov — Новая газета Европа
Actress 'Voronyin' brother, accused of killing and dismembering gay couple in US, cost American taxpayers... — Baza
The accused in the organization of the attack on Leonid Volkov became Anatoly B. Why did this happen? — ЭХО / Новости
Defendant in Leonid Volkov assault case refused testimony naming Nevzlin as crime instigator, in … — Дождь (Telegram)
Accused of attacking Leonid Volkov refused testimony naming Nevzlin as crime instigator — Дождь
Accused of organizing attack on Leonid Volkov named Nevzlin as the client, then withdrew his testimony — The Insider
Polish prosecutors report on arrest of suspect in attack on Leonid Volkov. He was arrested the next day after investigation of Navalny's associates. — BBC News Русская служба
Defendant in organization of attack on Leonid Volkov Anatoly B. stated that he wants to file a lawsuit against Viktor Pavel... — ЭХО / Новости
Anatoly Blinov, accused of attempting to assassinate Leonid Volkov, refused to give testimony in court that he had given during the investigation — Meduza
Accused of attacking Volkov refused testimony naming Nevzlin as the client — Новая газета Европа