Navalny Calls for Nationwide Protest Against Putin During Presidential Election

Aleksei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader, has urged Russians to demonstrate their opposition to President Vladimir Putin by turning out en masse at polling stations during the upcoming presidential election.

Navalny proposes a legal and safe protest by having voters form huge lines at noon on voting days to show opposition to Putin.
The protest aims to highlight the contrast between real voters and the fiction of e-voting, amidst widespread election manipulation.
Navalny's call comes as he serves a 19-year prison term, with his Anti-Corruption Foundation and network of regional offices banned as 'extremist'.
Russian authorities extend the pretrial detention of RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, highlighting ongoing crackdowns on dissent.
EU leaders agree on a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine, showcasing continued support against Russian aggression.