Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has announced her intention to become the president of Russia after President Vladimir Putin’s regime comes to an end. In an interview with the BBC, Navalnaya expressed her determination to continue her husband’s fight for democracy. “I will participate in the elections… as a candidate. My political opponent is Vladimir Putin. And I will do everything to make his regime fall as soon as possible,” she said.
However, for now, her fight remains in exile, for returning to Russia could lead to her arrest on charges of extremism. She told the BBC that she cannot return as long as Putin remains in power ……. ……… ………………. ……………. ………… Alexei Navalny died under suspicious circumstances in a penal colony after being sentenced to 19 years in prison on “politically motivated” charges. His willingness to expose government corruption, particularly through his Anti-Corruption Foundation, has made him Putin’s most vocal critic. While Russia has denied any involvement in the death of Alexei Navalny, US President Joe Biden says he is convinced that Putin was responsible.
