Russian Prosecutors Push for 20-Year Prison Sentence for Navalny

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Russian Prosecutors Push for 20-Year Prison Sentence for Navalny
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Russian prosecutors have requested a 20-year prison sentence for jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny on charges of "extremism", with the verdict set to be announced on August 4. Navalny, who is already serving an 11.5-year sentence, condemned Russia's war in Ukraine during a closed-door court hearing. He claims the charges are fabricated to keep him out of political life. Navalny's supporters have raised concerns about his failing health and the lack of proper medical assistance in prison. The Kremlin denies persecuting Navalny and says his case is a matter for the courts.

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