alexei navalny
Navalny, who is serving a 19-year term on charges of extremism, has been behind bars since January 2021.
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny is already serving a nine-year term on a variety of charges that he says were politically motivated.
Navalny has said the new extremism charges, which he rejected as “absurd,” could keep him in prison for another 30 years.
Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Pokes Fun At Prison Officials With Demands Of Moonshine And A Kangaroo
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has released excerpts of his correspondence with prison administrators, detailing sarcastic demands.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Alexei Navalny, who is already serving 2½ years for parole violations, was convicted of fraud and contempt of court.
The app, supported by imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, tells voters which candidates are likely to defeat those backed by Russian authorities.
Navalny, Putin’s most ardent political foe, was arrested in January upon returning from Germany.
Navalny has been protesting prison officials' refusal to provide him medical care.
The opposition leader's team called for the unsanctioned demonstrations after reports that his health is deteriorating and his life was in danger.
The Russian opposition leader has been on a hunger strike since March 31 to protest the inadequate medical care he's received in prison.