Overview

• 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.