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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Andrew Roth in Moscow

Alexei Navalny faces 15 more years in prison as new trial starts

Alexei Navalny, centre, is seen on a monitor during a court session in the IK-2 penal colony in Vladimir region, Russia.
Alexei Navalny (centre) is seen on a monitor during a court session in the IK-2 penal colony in Vladimir region, Russia. Photograph: Yuri Kochetkov/EPA

Russia could extend Alexei Navalny’s imprisonment for up to a further 15 years in a fresh criminal trial that his supporters warn has been overshadowed by the crisis in Ukraine.

The Russian opposition leader is accused of embezzling donations to his FBK anti-corruption organisation, which has accused Vladimir Putin of owning a £1bn mansion and other top officials enriching themselves through corrupt schemes.

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