Russian Court Rejects Prison Release For Putin Foe Alexei Navalny

Alexei Navalny's legal appeals were rejected by a Moscow court, but his prison sentence was slightly reduced. Navalny was sentenced for violating probation on an embezzlement charge while recovering from poisoning. The Kremlin denies involvement in the poisoning. His arrest led to protests and international criticism. Navalny was also fined for defaming a World War 2 veteran, which he claims is retaliation for opposing Putin.

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