Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny's posthumous memoir, titled "Patriot," is set to be published on October 22 in multiple languages, including Russian. Navalny began writing the autobiography in 2020 after being poisoned with Novichok and completed it while in prison in 2021. The book will be released by Penguin Random House in the UK and by Alfred A Knopf in the US, offering a comprehensive account of Navalny's life and his commitment to Russian democracy and freedom.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a rare move, acknowledged the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny and revealed that a prisoner swap involving Navalny had been discussed, with the condition that Navalny would not return to Russia. Putin also compared Navalny's death to similar incidents in the US and mentioned leading the presidential vote with 87 percent of the counted ballots.
Several Russians poured dye into ballot boxes in protest against the presidential election, which is expected to extend Vladimir Putin's rule until at least 2030. Dissent has been effectively outlawed in Russia, and the opposition candidates face various obstacles. The protesters' actions have been met with arrests and allegations of organized provocation by the Russian government. The use of green dye in these protests is reminiscent of previous attacks on journalists and opposition figures, including the late Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, whose widow has called for collective opposition to the "fake" election.
Leonid Volkov, a former chief of staff of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, was attacked outside his home in Vilnius, suffering a broken arm after being hit about 15 times in the leg with a meat tenderizer. Volkov called the assault a "gangster-style greeting from Putin" and urged Russians to participate in the "Noon Against Putin" protest. The Lithuanian anti-terrorism unit is investigating the attack, which occurred at 10:06 p.m. local time, and Volkov's wife stated that he is currently unable to walk. U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania and the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry have both condemned the attack, while Volkov had previously expressed concerns about threats facing Navalny's associates following the opposition figure's death.
Leonid Volkov, a close ally and top strategist of the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, was attacked near his home in Lithuania's capital. The assailant smashed a window of Volkov's car, sprayed tear gas into his eyes, and hit him with a hammer. This incident comes nearly a month after Navalny's unexplained death in a remote Arctic penal colony, and amid ongoing tensions between the Russian opposition and the Kremlin.
Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff of late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, was attacked outside his house in Vilnius, Lithuania, with tear gas and a hammer. The attack comes days before Russia’s presidential election, which Volkov had dismissed as a "circus." Navalny's death in a Russian prison last month has sparked condemnation and accusations of murder from his aides, though the Kremlin denies involvement.
The Russian authorities initially sought to prevent a public funeral for Alexey Navalny, hoping to keep it quiet like that of Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin. However, Navalny's mother's unwavering resolve forced the Kremlin to back down, leading to a public ceremony. Despite facing obstacles and disinformation campaigns, Navalny's funeral became a large street protest, surprising the authorities. The rise in activity among Navalny's followers after his death has created a risk for the Kremlin, with security officials reportedly making preventative visits to protest participants.
Thousands of people gathered outside the church and cemetery in Moscow to attend the funeral of Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny, despite heavy police presence. Attendees described the experience as emotional and hopeful, with many expressing grief and solidarity. Some traveled long distances to pay their respects, while others felt a renewed sense of unity and determination in the face of the repressive regime. The funeral was marked by chants, applause, and expressions of gratitude towards Navalny's family and associates for their sacrifice in bringing people together.
Hundreds of mourners have been visiting the grave of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny in Moscow, defying threats of arrest and heavy security measures. Navalny's mother and his widow's mother were among the mourners, while thousands had gathered for his funeral, chanting his name and anti-Putin slogans. His death has sparked condemnation from world leaders and accusations of murder from his aides, although the Kremlin denies involvement. Navalny returned to Russia in 2021 after being poisoned and spent the rest of his life behind bars on what he dismissed as politically motivated charges.
At least 16,500 people attended Alexey Navalny’s funeral and burial in Moscow's Maryino district, according to the White Counter organization, which monitors mass events. The count was based on the number of people crossing the Brateevskaya Bridge during the procession, though it does not include those who left immediately after the service or arrived from the subway.
Despite tight security and warnings from the Kremlin, crowds gathered outside a Moscow church for the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, who died in a remote Russian prison two weeks ago. The funeral service was attended by U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy, and Navalny's body was later taken to the Borisov Cemetery for burial. Navalny's wife, Yulia Navalnaya, paid tribute to him on social media, while his family and allies struggled to plan the funeral due to Russian authorities discouraging support. Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, faced imprisonment and survived at least two suspected assassination attempts before his death.
The funeral of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has taken place in Moscow, with his body being carried out of the church and his burial ceremony expected to begin soon. Mourners, including foreign diplomats, gathered outside the church, with the CNN signal briefly being blocked. Navalny's team released an image of his body in a casket and thanked those who attended, while his parents were seen entering the church for the funeral service.
As Alexey Navalny's funeral approaches, Russian authorities are taking extensive measures to prevent mass protests, including patrolling the cemetery, installing surveillance cameras, and warning students against participating in rallies. The Interior Ministry released a video emphasizing the need for permission to hold protests, while students at a prestigious academy were threatened with expulsion if they attended any rallies.
Attempts to hire a hearse to transport Alexey Navalny's body to his funeral in Moscow have been thwarted, with drivers reportedly threatened not to take his body anywhere. The opposition leader's team also faced difficulty booking a venue for the funeral, with some venues claiming to be busy or refusing to work with Navalny's team. Navalny, a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in a penal colony in Siberia, sparking grief and anger worldwide. His wife blames Putin for his death, alleging that he was tortured and mistreated in prison. The Kremlin denies any involvement in Navalny's death, while concerns arise over potential police crackdown on mourners at the funeral.
Following the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, state TV host Vladimir Solovyov has intensified his attacks on Navalny, seeking to besmirch his name even in death. Solovyov, a prominent propagandist, has been handsomely compensated by the Russian state for spreading propaganda, despite investing abroad and facing embarrassment from Navalny's corruption investigations. Solovyov has made baseless accusations against Navalny's family and spread unfounded conspiracy theories about his death, reflecting the ruling elites' fear of Navalny's impact even beyond the grave.
