One Year After Navalny's Death, Russian Opposition Faces Repression and Division

Commemorations held in Russia and abroad highlight the enduring challenges for Navalny's movement and the fractured state of opposition to Putin.

Hundreds of Russians defied risks to gather at Alexei Navalny's grave in Moscow, marking the first anniversary of his death in Arctic detention under unclear circumstances.
Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, has taken up his cause from exile, urging unity among opposition figures at events in Berlin and calling for continued resistance to Putin's regime.
The Russian government continues to crack down on Navalny's associates, with several lawyers and journalists facing imprisonment for alleged extremist activities linked to his organization.
The opposition in Russia remains weakened by internal divisions, exile, and severe government repression, with many leaders unable to mobilize effectively from abroad.
Western diplomats and leaders, including Germany's Olaf Scholz and the EU's Kaja Kallas, have honored Navalny's legacy, calling for the release of political prisoners and condemning Kremlin repression.