Russian politician Alexei Navalny, sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, announced the opening of a new case against him, in which he could be imprisoned for life.

“Investigator Vidyukov said yesterday that from this case (charges of extremism) a terrorist case was singled out separately that I, while in prison, commit terrorist attacks. And in this case, I will be judged separately by a military court, ”his supporters conveyed Navalny’s words..

Navalny: They made absurd charges that threaten me with 30 years in prison. Investigator Vidyukov said yesterday that the terrorist case that I, while in prison, commit terrorist acts, was separated from this case separately.. And in this case I will be judged.

— Navalny's team (@teamnavalny) April 26, 2023.

On April 26, the Basmanny Court of Moscow set a deadline for Navalny to familiarize himself with 195 volumes of the preliminary case on organizing and financing an extremist organization until May 5. According to her, the politician faces 30 years in prison..

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