All articles tagged with #yulia navalnaya
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
Yulia Navalnaya claims that two foreign laboratories confirmed her husband Alexei Navalny was poisoned before his death in 2024, demanding the release of their findings, while the Kremlin denies knowledge of these claims.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, led a protest in Berlin urging continued demonstrations against President Putin and the war in Ukraine. The march, attended by several thousand people, called for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, the trial of Putin as a war criminal, and the release of political prisoners in Russia. The protest highlighted the challenges faced by Russian dissidents, many of whom are in exile due to the Kremlin's crackdown on dissent. The event aimed to show solidarity with Ukrainians and emphasize the importance of continued resistance against Putin's regime.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, revealed the existence of a secret autobiography written by Navalny before his death, titled "Patriot," which will be published later this year in at least 11 languages. The book, detailing Navalny's life and work, was written after his poisoning in 2020 and completed while he was in prison in 2021. His allies, who accuse Putin of involvement in his death, plan to provide proof to support their claim. The Kremlin denies any state involvement in Navalny's death.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, has urged Russians to protest against President Vladimir Putin on election day by forming long queues at polling stations, tearing up their ballot papers, or writing 'Navalny'. This call comes after Navalny's sudden death in a Russian penal colony, for which Ms Navalnaya has blamed Putin. The Russian presidential election is expected to take place from 15 to 17 March, with Putin widely anticipated to win a fifth term, although international observers doubt the fairness of the election.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Новая газета. Европа
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexey Navalny, has urged Russians to use the upcoming presidential election as a protest against Putin by heading to the polls at noon on 17 March, despite the lack of real options for change. She suggested voting for any candidate except Putin or spoiling the ballot, emphasizing the need to show opposition and calling on the international community not to recognize the election results. The campaign, supported by Navalny before his death, aims to mobilize a nationwide protest against Putin.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, addressed the European Parliament, stating that her late husband will never witness the future of Russia but emphasized the need for change. She condemned Putin, stating that his actions showed he was "capable of anything" and could not be negotiated with. Navalny's cause of death remains unclear, and his funeral is expected to be heavily policed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, urged European lawmakers to find creative ways to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for her husband's death and the war against Ukraine, as she prepares for his funeral on Friday amidst concerns of security service interference. She accused the Kremlin of trying to sabotage the funeral and highlighted the challenges faced by those wanting to pay their respects. Navalnaya described Putin as a "bloody mobster" and called for innovative approaches to deal with him, emphasizing the need to work with the millions of Russians who oppose war and Putin's regime.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of Alexey Navalny, expressed concerns about potential arrests of mourners at his funeral in Moscow, following his death and the subsequent detention of over 400 people at makeshift memorials across Russia. Navalny's funeral is set for Friday at Borisov Cemetery, with his aides facing difficulties in finding a venue. Navalnaya called for renewed vigor in combating Russian President Vladimir Putin and urged European politicians to pursue Putin's associates and fight criminal gangs rather than relying on standard political competition. She also lamented that her husband could not live to see the Russia he had hoped to build.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO Europe
Alexei Navalny's team claims he was killed on the eve of a potential prisoner swap, while his widow, Yulia Navalnaya, vows to continue his fight against Putin and promises to reveal the specific reason for his killing. Navalny's death has been confirmed by his team, despite earlier warnings from some allies that his relatives had not been informed, leaving a glimmer of hope.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has emerged as a prominent figure in the Russian opposition movement, vowing to continue her late husband's fight against President Vladimir Putin's regime. Despite threats from Kremlin propagandists, Navalnaya is determined to rally Russians and seek justice for Navalny's death. While Navalny's death leaves a void in the opposition, other figures like Ilya Yashin and Mikhail Khodorkovsky are also committed to carrying on the fight, signaling a potential shift towards a more decentralized and unified opposition movement in Russia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother after more than a week since his death in an Arctic prison, with his wife accusing Putin of "satanism" and trying to force a secret funeral. Western leaders have accused Putin and the Russian authorities of killing Navalny, who was the president's most prominent critic, while the Kremlin denies the accusations. Navalny's death came a month before a presidential election in which Putin is expected to easily claim re-election, and his team has accused the Russian state of murdering him. People across Russia have come out to honor Navalny's memory, leading to scores of detentions by the authorities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexey Navalny, has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of engaging in "satanism" by refusing to release her husband's body, stating that "no true Christian could ever do what Putin is now doing." Navalny's family and allies have accused Putin of having the 47-year-old killed and then holding his body to both hide his cause of death and out of fear that his funeral would draw large crowds. The Kremlin denied involvement in Navalny's death, which occurred in a Russian penal colony. Navalnaya has pleaded with Putin to release the body, holding him responsible for the Russian state's decision to hold Navalny's body and criticizing his actions as contradictory to his image as a devout Orthodox Christian.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
President Biden met with Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and their daughter to express condolences and discuss the US response to Navalny's death. The meeting comes ahead of new sanctions against Russia, with Biden blaming Putin for Navalny's death and vowing to continue financial pressure on Moscow. Yulia Navalnaya, who has vowed to continue her late husband's political work, called on Russians to rally around her and expressed her determination to build a free Russia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
President Biden met with Yulia Navalnaya and her daughter, expressing admiration for Alexei Navalny's courage and legacy. He appeared to mistakenly refer to Yulia as "Yolanda" during a subsequent statement to the press. The meeting comes ahead of the announcement of new sanctions against Russia in response to Navalny's death and Moscow's actions in Ukraine. Biden's administration has gradually increased sanctions on Russian officials and businesspeople, but some individuals with past connections to the Kremlin and Russia's defense industry have not been included.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
President Biden met with Alexei Navalny's widow and daughter, expressing admiration for Navalny's courage and legacy while promising major new sanctions against Russia in response to his death. Yulia Navalnaya accused the Kremlin of killing her husband and vowed to continue his fight for a free Russia. Biden has blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Navalny's death and plans to announce a major sanctions package to hold Russia accountable.