Navalny denounces ‘absurd’ trial, as new charges emerge
By DW
30 April 2023 |
7:42 am
Imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said that he was facing extremism allegations in a new court hearing — charges that could land him up to 35 years in prison.
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