Moscow police detain people at Navalny memorial event
Moscow police have detained several individuals at a memorial event for Alexei Navalny, as his wife accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of being responsible for his death. The wife of jailed opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza claims that Putin’s years of impunity have led him to believe he is “untouchable.” She also warns that Putin’s continued grip on power will result in increased aggression toward Ukraine.
Putin should face international tribunal, says shadow foreign secretary
The shadow foreign secretary, David Lammy, is calling for Russian President Vladimir Putin to be brought before a special tribunal to face charges relating to the death of Alexei Navalny. Lammy asserts that Putin should be held accountable for his actions, not only in Ukraine but also in recent events in Russia. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring free and fair elections in Russia this year.
Wife of jailed Russian activist believes ‘many more’ prisoners’ lives in danger
Evgenia Kara-Murza, the wife of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Vladamir Kara-Murza, believes that the lives of many other political prisoners are in danger following Alexei Navalny’s death. She describes her husband as being in danger throughout his detention, highlighting the lack of proper medical treatment for political prisoners in Russia.
Navalny’s family demands return of his body as hundreds detained at memorials across Russia
Navalny’s family has demanded the return of his body after his death in an Arctic penal colony. The Russian opposition leader’s team accuses authorities of deliberately hiding his body to cover up what they believe to be a clear act of murder. Meanwhile, hundreds of people have been detained at memorials held in Navalny’s honor across Russia, marking the largest wave of arrests since protests against the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
More than 400 detained in Russia at events in memory of Navalny, rights group says
Reports indicate that more than 400 people have been detained at events across Russia in memory of Alexei Navalny. Rights group OVD-Info highlights the significant number of arrests, the largest since protests against Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. The highest numbers of arrests have been documented in St Petersburg and Moscow, where Navalny has had strong support.
In Russia’s Arctic, Alexei Navalny’s mother searches for her son’s body
A search is underway for the body of Alexei Navalny, initiated by his mother. Despite her efforts, the location of his body remains unknown. Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, died in an Arctic penal colony under suspicious circumstances.
Director of Navalny documentary ‘delighted’ wife Yulia addressed world leaders
The director of the Oscar-winning Navalny documentary expresses his delight over Yulia Navalny’s address to world leaders following her husband’s reported death. Yulia Navalny’s strength and determination have been well-documented throughout the documentary, and her impassioned speech at the Munich Security Conference is praised. Yulia’s address has drawn attention to the Navalny family’s continued commitment to activism in the face of adversity.
Despite missiles, ‘flowers keep appearing’ across Russian and Ukrainian cities under Moscow’s control
Despite ongoing conflict and missile strikes, people in both Russian and Ukrainian cities under Moscow’s control have been laying flowers in memory of Navalny. From big cities to smaller towns, memorials have sprung up in various locations to honor the opposition leader. The persistence of these memorials, despite attempts by authorities to remove them, demonstrates the widespread impact Navalny has had across the region.
