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Kremlin Critic Navalny Appeals Jail Sentence

Navalny in March had his jail time extended to nine years on charges he and his allies say are politically motivated.

Navalny's choice

Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Calls on France to Vote for Macron

Navalny accused Marine Le Pen's party of links to President Vladimir Putin.

Navalny Relative Killed in Ukraine’s Bucha – Reports

Ilya Navalny, who was found in a mass grave in Bucha, reportedly shares a great-grandfather with the Russian opposition figure.

Navalny Urges West to Breach ‘Putin’s Propaganda’ Via Social Media

Russia tripled funding for state media in January-March this year.

'monstrosity of lies'

Navalny Calls for Sanctions Against Russian State Media ‘Warmongers’

“Warmongers should be treated as war criminals. From the editors-in-chief to the talk show hosts to the news editors,” Navalny tweeted.

looming sentence

Navalny Sentenced to 9 More Years in Prison

The jailed Kremlin critic is already serving a 2.5-year sentence for violating parole while recovering from a near-fatal poisoning.

'LIFE IN PRISON'

Prosecutors Demand Extra 13-Year Prison Sentence for Alexei Navalny

Russian state prosecutors requested a judge sentence Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to an additional 13 years in prison fraud charges.

Navalny Urges Russians to Keep Protesting Ukraine War

More than 13,500 Russians have been detained at demonstrations against the invasion of Ukraine since Feb. 24.

letter from prison

Navalny Calls on Russians to Take to the Streets to ‘Stop the War’

Over 6,000 anti-war protesters have been detained across Russia in the past week.

anti-war sentiment

Navalny Calls Ukraine War ‘Distraction’ From Russia’s Problems

“I am against this war,” Navalny said from a makeshift prison court.

'aggravating circumstances'

Russian Court Orders Navalny Brother Jailed in Absentia

Oleg Navalny has already served time after he and Alexei were convicted in a fraud trial in 2014, which Kremlin critics say was politically motivated. ...

Exiled Navalny Aide’s Father Sentenced to Prison

Navalny aide Ivan Zhdanov has linked his father's criminal investigation to his own political activity.

'illegal persecution'

At New Fraud Trial, Navalny Vows to Fight on Against Kremlin

Rights groups and Navalny's supporters have decried the new trial as a sham.

'visiting session'

Navalny Faces 15 More Years as Prison Trial Starts

The Kremlin critic, whose movement has been dismantled since he was imprisoned a year ago, faces new charges of fraud and contempt of court.

Navalnaya Slams Kremlin 'Cowards' on Eve of Husband's Trial

Alexei Navalny faces new charges of fraud and contempt of court that could extend his sentence by over a decade.

priest in exile

Pro-Navalny Orthodox Priest Flees Russia, Citing Safety Concerns

Georgi Sukhoboky had been dismissed from his job as his diocese's after praising Navalny on social media.

Likening Opposition to Terrorism ‘Breaks Russia’s Foundations,’ Jailed Navalny Coordinator Says

Ksenia Fadeyeva faces up to 12 years in prison on charges of “organizing an extremist group” for her work as a Navalny regional coordinator.

Russia Orders Media to Delete Coverage of Navalny Investigations

Russia’s media watchdog threatened to block the news outlets if they didn't take down their coverage.

illegal feedback

Ex-Navalny Volunteer Faces 10-Year Prison Term for ‘Hateful’ Online Comments

Photographer Alexander Strukov was charged over negative comments toward security officers who allegedly tortured detainees.

'Totally unbelievable'

Thriller-Documentary 'Navalny' Opens Online at Sundance

Fast-paced drama chronicles Alexei Navalny's investigation into the men behind the 2020 Novichok poisoning attack that almost killed him.

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