Russian Court Sentences Three Lawyers Linked to Navalny, Marking Intensified Repression

Three lawyers associated with Alexei Navalny have been sentenced to prison in Russia, reflecting a significant crackdown on dissent under President Putin.

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3 lawyers for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are jailed

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Three lawyers defending the late Alexei Navalny were sentenced to up to 5.5 years in prison on extremist charges. Their prosecution signals intensified repression of dissent in Russia, as human rights groups label them political prisoners. The Kremlin's actions, seen as efforts to deter legal representation for political figures, received condemnation from activists and international authorities, highlighting ongoing abuses within Russia's justice system.

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