Lyudmila Navalnaya and Alla Abrosimova paid tribute at the grave of Alexei Navalny in Moscow as thousands attended his funeral in a powerful display of dissent. Despite the heavy police presence, mourners gathered to bid farewell to the prominent opposition figure who recently died in prison.
Spontaneous memorials to Navalny in various Russian cities were reportedly destroyed, further indicating the tense political climate in the country. At the funeral, thousands chanted against President Putin and the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting Navalny’s influence and impact on public opinion.
More than 100 people were detained at events across Russia commemorating Navalny, who was buried after a short Russian Orthodox ceremony. Notably, Navalny’s widow Yulia was not seen at the funeral, adding to the mystery surrounding his death and the circumstances leading up to it.
Navalny’s body was released after a contentious battle with authorities, with several Moscow churches refusing to hold funeral services for the opposition leader. Western leaders have blamed the Russian government for Navalny’s death, citing a lack of adequate medical care and alleging foul play. The Kremlin, however, has denied these accusations, further deepening the divide between Russia and the international community. Stay tuned to The News Teller for the latest updates on this developing story.
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