Navalny faces new terrorism charges that could lead to life in jail.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny faces new "absurd" extremism charges that could lead to an additional 30 years in prison, according to his supporters. The charges relate to the activities of his anti-corruption foundation and statements by his top associates. Navalny is currently being held on fraud and contempt of court charges he argues are politically motivated. He appeared by video link at Moscow’s Basmanny District Court to discuss the extremism allegations, but the judge closed the session minutes after it opened, ruling that it should be held behind closed doors because the case involved sensitive information.