Alexey Navalny Russian jailed opposition leader and Putin critic was sentenced to 19 more years in prison

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Alexey Navalny Russian jailed opposition leader and Putin critic was sentenced to 19 more years in prison

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Opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been found guilty and subsequently handed a 19-year prison sentence by a Russian court. The charges are related to extremism, marking another instance of severe imprisonment.

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Russian court sentences Alexei Navalny to further 19 years in prison

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2023

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Secretary Anthony Blinken has vehemently denounced Russia's verdict against opposition figure Aleksey Navalny, labeling it a politically driven move. Blinken emphasized that the truth cannot be suppressed by the Kremlin's actions and called for Navalny's immediate release.
James Cleverly, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, has expressed deep concern over the extended 19-year prison sentence handed to Alexei Navalny in Russia. Cleverly emphasized that this harsh treatment reflects Russia's alarming lack of respect for fundamental human rights. He underlined that attempts to stifle dissent will not succeed, reaffirming the UK's call for Navalny's prompt release.

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The decision was confirmed by Navalny's own legal team.

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Russian court sentences Alexei Navalny to further 19 years in prison

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Secrecy Surrounding the Trial: The trial itself was shrouded in secrecy, with a closed hearing held at a remote penal colony. The lack of transparency has raised concerns about fairness and due process, with journalists and the public barred from attending the proceedings.

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Navalny's Verdict Draws Global Condemnation: The recent 19-year prison sentence handed to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has sparked international outrage. Governments, including the UK and the US, have criticized the Kremlin's perceived disregard for human rights and political suppression.

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