On what would have been his 48th birthday, people gathered in front of the Russian Embassy in The Netherlands to honor the late Kremlin critic, Alexei Navalny. Demonstrations were also organized across Europe to mark the occasion.
Navalny, a strong opponent of President Vladimir Putin, died in February under mysterious circumstances in an Arctic penal colony. His family and supporters hold the Kremlin responsible for his death.
In The Hague, protesters demanded renaming a street near the embassy after Navalny to keep his memory alive. The municipality rejected the request, citing procedural reasons, but a petition to rename the street has garnered significant support.
Despite facing repression from Russian authorities and being labeled an “extremist,” Navalny’s supporters remain committed to honoring his memory. His death sparked international condemnation and protests, leaving a lasting impact on Russia’s opposition movement.
The Moscow Times, an independent news source, seeks support to uphold its journalistic integrity and continue reporting on critical issues like Navalny’s legacy.