Russia: Political Analyst Alexander Kynev Arrested on Drug Charges

A Moscow court has ordered the pre-trial detention of Russian political analyst and election expert Alexander Kynev on drug charges, according to reports by The Moscow Times and HotNews. Kynev, 51, previously taught at the Higher School of Economics and had already been labeled a "foreign agent" by Russian authorities.

His arrest comes just days after legislative elections won by the ruling United Russia party amid the absence of genuine opposition. Further details regarding the legal proceedings have not yet been released.