Alexei Navalny Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison By Russian Court

Alexei Navalny was convicted of fraud and contempt, accused of stealing from his anti-corruption foundation. He has used court appearances to criticize Putin's actions in Ukraine. This conviction occurs amid a crackdown on anti-war protesters, with the Kremlin labeling dissenters as traitors. Navalny is serving a 2.5-year sentence for parole violations, and prosecutors are seeking an additional prison term.

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