Putin Critic Navalny Sentenced to 9 More Years In Prison

Published MAR 22 2022·Updated JAN 5 2023

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The Spin

Anti-Russia narrative

Navalny's arrest and the new charges are politically-motivated and are part of a sweeping and historic crackdown on human rights and democracy advocates under an authoritarian regime.

Raw Story

Pro-Russia narrative

Navalny is a stooge who was being used by Western intelligence agencies to further their interests in Russia, including potentially efforts to bring about regime change.

TASS