Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to an additional 19 years in jail on extremism charges. Mr Navalny, who is already serving a nine-year term, was sentenced to nearly two decades’ more in prison following a behind-closed-doors trial in a penal colony east of Moscow.
He was convicted on six separate criminal charges, including inciting and financing extremist activity and creating an extremist organisation. Mr Navalny has rejected the charges as politically motivated.
This latest development has sparked international concern and condemnation, with many calling for Mr Navalny’s immediate release. The situation continues to evolve, and we will bring you updates as they become available.
