Navalny's wife pays emotional tribute, vows to continue his vision amid mournful funeral marked by police warnings
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Alexei Navalny's wife Yulia shared a heartfelt video message paying tribute to her late husband, expressing her grief and pledging to continue his work.
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Yulia was unable to attend Navalny's funeral for fear of being arrested herself. Thousands of supporters turned up despite warnings, chanting anti-Putin slogans.
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Yulia addressed the European Parliament, speaking of her husband's mistreatment and death in prison, and her intentions to see through his vision for a better Russia.
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The funeral saw ambassadors and opposition politicians attend to pay respects, amidst a heavy police presence and warnings male mourners could be sent to fight in Ukraine.
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Yulia said her husband will never see the Russia of the future he dreamed of, but "we must see it", and she will do her best to make his dream come true.