"Navalny Challenges Prison Conditions and Rules in Russian Court"

Alexey Navalny appeared in a Moscow court via video link to describe the harsh conditions, including freezing temperatures and limited access to religious texts, at the Arctic prison where he is being held. He is suing the prison authorities over the conditions of his detention, alleging that the restrictions violate his religious rights. Navalny's supporters claim that his arrest and incarceration are politically motivated to silence his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin.