Navalny's 19-Year Sentence: Kremlin's Crushing Blow to Dissent

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to 19 years in a "special regime" prison colony on "extremism" charges, in addition to his existing sentences, in a move widely seen as political retribution. The harsh conditions of the prison, which include constant lights and restricted communication, have shocked even pro-Kremlin figures. Navalny's conviction and the banning of his organizations have effectively crushed dissent in Russia. Despite the brutal sentence, Navalny urges Russians not to lose the will to resist and fight for freedom in the country.