Russian prosecutors seek 20 more years in prison for Navalny
Al JazeeraMAY 2023
The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
Navalny is a dangerous extremist who created an extremist organization and directed his associates to carry out polarizing activities aimed at undermining public security and state integrity and changing the Russian political system. As he has repeatedly violated the law, it's only fair that due process is carried out.
Anti-Russia narrative
The Kremlin has disturbingly attempted to silence Navalny and prevent his calls for transparency and accountability from reaching the Russian people for years. This is an unjust conclusion to an unjust trial and shows how judicial harassment and the court system are weaponized for political purposes in Russia.