Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the former Russian political opponent: "We do not have support from the European Union"
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, criticizes the lack of support from the European Union for political prisoners in Russia. Speaking in Lisbon, she highlights the oppressive environment in Russia, where dissent can lead to imprisonment. Navalnaya, now leading the Human Rights Foundation, campaigns against the war in Ukraine and advocates for the release of political prisoners. She expresses disappointment that the only assistance Russians receive is through EU integration, emphasizing the resilience of those opposing the regime despite ongoing hardships.
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