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Alexei Navalny: Widow urges Russians to protest on election day

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Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has urged for a protest against President Vladimir Putin on election day, scheduled for March 17th. She encourages people to gather at polling stations at noon, forming long queues, as a way to demonstrate their presence and strength. This initiative, dubbed “Midday against Putin,” aims to show solidarity and opposition to Putin’s regime.

Navalnaya emphasizes that this action is simple and safe, yet effective in making a statement. Participants are encouraged to vote for any candidate other than Putin, spoil their ballot, or write “Navalny” prominently. The idea of this midday gathering was originally proposed by Navalny himself before his death.

Navalny, a prominent critic of Putin, was disqualified from running in the 2018 presidential election and later faced imprisonment on politically motivated charges, leading to his death in custody, which many believe was orchestrated by Putin.

Since Navalny’s passing, Navalnaya has stepped into the political arena, addressing international bodies and leaders, including the European Parliament and US President Joe Biden. She expresses gratitude for the support shown at her husband’s funeral and emphasizes that the vision for a better Russia, championed by Navalny, lives on through the people.

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Mourners shout in defiance at funeral for Alexei Navalny

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Hundreds of individuals in Russia gathered for the funeral of Alexei Navalny, the outspoken Putin critic who died in prison last month. Despite a substantial police presence and erected barricades, mourners broke into applause as Navalny’s body was brought into a church near Moscow. Attendees knowingly risked arrest for expressing support, while Navalny’s wife squarely pointed the finger at President Putin for his demise, contrary to Moscow’s claim of natural causes.

Navalny’s memorial service commenced at 14:00 Moscow time at the Church of the Icon of Our Lady Quench My Sorrows, with notable foreign diplomats present in solidarity. Following the service, Navalny was laid to rest at Borisovskoye Cemetery. Despite efforts to broadcast the event live, disruptions to mobile signals hindered streaming, leaving many unable to witness the proceedings.

Despite warnings from the Kremlin, mourners seized the opportunity to voice their admiration for Navalny’s bravery and questioned the authorities’ apparent fear. Navalny’s team encountered challenges in organizing the funeral, including difficulties in procuring a hearse. Supporters abroad were urged to participate in memorial services, reminiscent of past public displays of grief for opposition figures.

Concerns about surveillance and the potential for post-funeral detentions were widespread, with social media platforms sharing advice urging attendees to exercise caution. The gathering was marked by a sense of defiance against government crackdowns on dissent.

Navalny’s immediate family, excluding his children residing abroad, attended the ceremony. However, his widow, Yulia, faced potential arrest upon her return to Russia, further underscoring the risks associated with opposition activism in the country.

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Navalny to remain in Russian prison for ten days

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is likely to remain in the Russian custody for at least thirty days.

The Russian government has not yet responded to the appeal made by the International community demanding the release of the opposition leader.

Last day, several western countries particularly France demanded the immediate release of Mr. Navalny, who is a fearless critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Mr. Navalny was arrested by the Russian police after he had returned to his country.

Last year, the Russian opposition leader was poisoned while he was travelling towards Moscow in a domestic flight.

He was shifted to Germany immediately, as his supporters accused the Russian leader for the incident.

The Russian government recently filed several charges against the opposition leader allegedly to prevent his return to the country.

It is alleged that Vladimir Putin does not wish to allow the return of the opposition leader, who is capable to threaten the domination of the Russian president over the country.

Anyway, the Russian government faces serious pression from the global community to release the opposition leader.

In the coming days, the community is expected to step up its pressure over the country.    

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Putin dismisses media investigation into Navalny poisoning issue

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed a media investigation that has blamed Russian secret service agents for the poisoning attack against Alexei Navalny – the main critic of the Russia supremo.

Mr. Navalny was poisoned while he was travelling to Moscow in a domestic flight. He was initially rushed to a hospital in Russia, where he was declared instable due to an unknown heath condition. The hospital in Russia denied the speculation that the political activist was poisoned.

He was later shifted to a hospital in Germany, where he was declared instable due to a poisoning attack.

He was in coma. He recovered from the heath condition shorty after he had been admitted to the German hospital.

The Russian government has dismissed the allegation. It has termed the investigation as a conspiracy against the government.   

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EU imposes sanctions on Russian officials over Novichok issue

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The European Union has imposed sanctions on as many as six Russian officials and a chemical research centre controlled by the country over the Novichok issue.

The action has been taken as the union has found evidence to believe that Alexei Navalny, the prime critic of Russia President Vladimir Putin, was poisoned at the behest of the Russian officials.

The involvement of the chemical research centre has also been detected by the European Union.

The action has been taken on the basis of the request made by the European countries of France and Germany.

Mr. Navalny was poisoned while travelling to Moscow in a flight.

He was initially admitted in a hospital based in Russia, which ruled out the possibility of poisoning.

Later, on the basis of the request made by the victim’s family members and friends, he was taken to Germany.

Anyway, Mr. Navalny has recovered from the condition.

The Russian government has not yet responded to the action taken by the European Union.

Russia is expected to retaliate with the same method.

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Navalny poisoned, confirms German doctors

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In contrary to the view made by Russian doctors on the reason why Russian President Vladimir Putin’s critic Alexei Navalny fell unconscious during an domestic flight trip, German doctors – who are treating him since he was brought to the country from Russia at the request of his supporters across the world – have detected the presence of poisonous substance in his body, paving way for a new discussion around how Russia handle its critics.

Mr. Navalny has not yet recovered from the injury. He is still in coma. The doctors are yet to launch a detailed report on his present heath condition.

The critic is a most powerful opponent of Mr. Putin. It is not the first time he has been subjected to this kind of attack. Several times in the past too, he has suffered this kind of attack.

Anyway, the attack has belittled Russia. It has inflicted an irreparable damage over the image of Russia.

It is not a surprise that Russia has gone this far to attack its rival. The country is known for its intolerance towards its critics.

It is unfortunate that a country like Russia has failed to protect the values it has uphold for generations.

It indicates that Russia has fallen completely under the clutches of autocracy.

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