Posted 3/1/2024, 4:03:25 PM
Russian Authorities Try to Disrupt Navalny Funeral, Detain Supporters
- Funeral for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny being held in Moscow on Friday despite authorities trying to disrupt it
- Navalny's team accusing officials of pressuring venues not to host funeral to prevent crowds/protests
- Police expected to try preventing mourners from reaching funeral service, mass arrests possible
- Navalny's death in Arctic prison two weeks ago, family accusing Russia of killing him for opposing Putin
- Navalny built millions-strong following with anti-corruption investigations, led protests against Putin before imprisoned on charges seen as political