« It’s difficult to imagine from the comfort of a free society how much bravery this requires, » said one person of video of mourners at Alexei Navalny’s funeral.
Hundreds of Russians attending Alexei Navalny’s funeral in Moscow on Friday chanted that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a « murderer, » according to video posted to social media.
Navalny, a key leader in the opposition against Putin, died at age 47 in February while serving a 19-year prison sentence for fraud and contempt of court.
His death sparked global backlash as critics accused Putin’s administration of being complicit. President Joe Biden said he had « no doubt » that the Kremlin was responsible.
The Russian president’s treatment of political adversaries has long raised concerns from human rights watchers. The Kremlin, however, has denied any involvement in Navalny’s death.
