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Lawyers Igor Sergunin, from left, Alexei Liptser and Vadim Kobzev, who all once represented late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, stand in a courtroom in Petushki

Video. Russia jails three Navalny lawyers for 'extremism'

Updated: 17/01/2025 - 13:37 GMT+1

Three lawyers who represented late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were sentenced to up to 5,5 years in prison. A verdict that reflects escalating Kremlin repression.

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