Hundreds detained in Russia while paying tribute to deceased opposition leader Navalny

More than 300 people were detained in Russia while honoring the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny. His sudden death at a remote Arctic penal colony had a global impact, with leaders blaming Putin for the circumstances of Navalny's death. In dozens of cities, people gathered to pay their respects and were met with police detentions. In St. Petersburg, over 200 arrests were made, including a priest who suffered a stroke while in custody. Memorial events also took place in cities around the world, with protesters demanding justice for Navalny. The cause of Navalny's death remained unclear, as his team accused the authorities of deliberately delaying the release of his body. Navalny had been imprisoned since January 2021 and had repeatedly criticized the Kremlin, surviving a nerve agent poisoning and facing multiple prison terms.

Russian Protests and Arrests

More than 300 people were detained in Russia while honoring the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny. In St. Petersburg, over 200 arrests were made, including a priest who suffered a stroke while in custody.

Global Impact and Demands for Justice

Alexei Navalny's sudden death at a remote Arctic penal colony had a global impact, with leaders blaming Putin for the circumstances. Memorial events also took place in cities around the world, with protesters demanding justice for Navalny.