Alexei Navalny

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Thousands Defy Kremlin at Navalny's Funeral: Putin Labeled 'Murderer'

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Mourners chant for change and justice as Navalny's funeral defies Kremlin control. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thousands of Russians gathered in a powerful display of defiance at the funeral of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Mourners bravely chanted slogans denouncing President Vladimir Putin as a murderer and calling for change in Russia. Despite heavy security and apprehension of a police crackdown, Western diplomats joined the crowd to pay tribute to the late opposition leader. The funeral, filled with emotion and determination, showcased strong support for Navalny and his fight against the Russian government.

Alexei Navalny's burial in Moscow was not just a ceremony; it was a statement. The heavily policed event saw a chanting crowd express their unwavering support for a Russia without Putin and in opposition to war. Despite uncertainties and fears of suppression, the funeral proceeded with a resounding message of unity and demand for justice. Navalny's legacy lives on through the collective voice of those who refuse to be silenced.

In a final show of defiance, Navalny's funeral went ahead despite pressures from authorities to limit attendance. The persistence of the mourners and the global attention on the event reaffirm the impact of Navalny's activism and the ongoing struggle for democratic freedoms in Russia. The vibrant display of solidarity at the funeral sends a clear message to the Kremlin and the world that the fight for justice and freedom will not be silenced.

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Russians gather in subdued defiance to lay 'fearless' Kremlin critic ... (The Straits Times)

Some called President Vladimir Putin, whom Navalny's allies accuse of ordering his death, a murderer. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Thousands defy Kremlin to show up at Alexei Navalny's funeral (Financial Times)

Mourners gathered outside church chant 'Putin is a murderer', 'Russia without Putin' and 'No to war'

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Alexei Navalny funeral draws thousands to heavily policed Moscow ... (The Guardian)

Western diplomats attend as chanting crowd pays tribute to opposition leader who died in Arctic penal colony.

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Alexei Navalny funeral: He is buried in Moscow as crowd chants anti ... (BBC News)

Thousands of Russians defy the government in showing support for the opposition leader at his funeral.

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Alexei Navalny to be buried in Moscow amid uncertainty, tight security (CNA)

MOSCOW: Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny will be buried in Moscow on Friday (Mar 1) amid tight security and fears of a police crackdown two ...

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Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Is Laid to Rest (TIME)

Hundreds gathered to bid farewell to Alexei Navalny at a funeral Friday in Moscow under a heavy police presence, after his death in prison.

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Alexei Navalny's funeral goes ahead despite pressure (ABC News)

The late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's funeral is taking place on Friday, amid pressure from authorities to keep crowds from attending.

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Alexei Navalny funeral live updates: Russian opposition leader ... (NBC News)

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was buried in Moscow after crowds gathered for his funeral in defiance of Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin.

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Alexei Navalny buried to his favourite movie 'Terminator 2' theme song (Deccan Herald)

Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died unexpectedly on February 16, was buried on Friday. Thousands of people were present as the last rites ...

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In pictures: Anger and despair as Russians bid farewell to Alexei ... (Euronews)

Thousands gathered in Moscow to say a final farewell to Alexei Navalny on Friday, two weeks after his sudden death in an Arctic prison. As Navalny's parents sat ...

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Alexei Navalny's mother visits grave a day after Moscow funeral (The Guardian)

Other mourners lay flowers as police maintain presence at cemetery where opposition leader was buried.

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Alexei Navalny: Crowds chant defiance as they bid farewell to Navalny (BBC News)

"Russia without Putin" mourners chanted, as they defied fear of arrest to bid farewell to Alexei Navalny.

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Steve Rosenberg: What Navalny's funeral tells us about Russia today (BBC News)

In the hours after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, I was filing non-stop for TV, radio and the BBC news website. Only at 2am ...

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Alexei Navalny's Russian mourners also grieve for a democratic future (The Washington Post)

MOSCOW — In the weeks since Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died suddenly in an Arctic prison, the simple act of laying flowers — at his graveside ...

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Alexei Navalny's mother comforted by mourners at Putin critic's ... (Yahoo Singapore News)

The mother of Alexei Navalny was hugged and comforted by her son's supporters at his grave in Moscow on Saturday (2 March) after his funeral the previous ...

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Mourners shout in defiance at funeral for Alexei Navalny (BBC News)

"We're not afraid" mourners chant as the body of the Russian opposition leader arrives for the funeral.

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