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world-news1 year ago•0 min saved

"Defiance and Mourning: Scenes from Alexei Navalny's Funeral in Moscow"

Thousands gathered in Moscow for the funeral of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, defying warnings from the Kremlin and Russian police. Navalny's open casket was quickly removed before everyone could say goodbye, but his funeral reflected his defiance, with the orchestra playing "My Way" and the theme song to "Terminate 2." Despite the risk of arrest, supporters gathered across the country, emphasizing Navalny's legacy of reminding Russians that their fate is not yet decided and that political participation requires the will to fight.

via PBS NewsHour|

#funeral #kremlin #moscow

world-news1 year ago•4 min saved

"Security Tight as Alexei Navalny Laid to Rest in Moscow"

Russian police are heavily present near the church where the funeral for opposition politician Alexei Navalny is set to take place, as tensions run high following his death in an Arctic penal colony. His supporters, estimating over 1,000 people gathered to say goodbye, have faced heavy security measures, with the authorities outlawing his movement as extremist. Navalny's allies have accused the Kremlin of blocking plans for a larger civil memorial service and have warned attendees to be prepared for potential arrests. The Kremlin denies state involvement in Navalny's death, while his allies promise to livestream the funeral and allege that President Putin had him murdered.

via Reuters.com|

#alexei-navalny #funeral #moscow

international-politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Russian Police Detain Journalists Covering Anti-War Protests in Moscow

Russian police detained Western journalists at a protest by soldiers’ wives in Ukraine, where the army is facing a shortage of artillery ammunition, prompting Kyiv to increase its own production while struggling to receive adequate support from its allies. Meanwhile, anti-war sentiment in Russia has gained traction, with critic Boris Nadezhdin attracting support in the country's presidential election, posing a challenge to President Putin.

via POLITICO Europe|

#international-politics #protest #russia