Russian Journalists Face Trial Over Alleged Navalny Group Ties

Four journalists stand accused of working for an extremist group linked to the late Alexei Navalny, highlighting Russia's intensified crackdown on dissent.

The trial of Antonina Favorskaya, Artyom Kriger, Sergey Karelin, and Konstantin Gabov is being held behind closed doors in Moscow.
The journalists are charged with involvement in Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, which was banned as extremist in 2021.
If convicted, they face up to six years in prison; all have denied the charges, calling them politically motivated.
The case underscores the precarious situation for journalists in Russia, where dozens are reportedly detained.
The prosecution claims the trial was closed to prevent 'provocations' from Navalny supporters, a move criticized as typical of totalitarian regimes.