Navalny's funeral empowers supporters

“This so-called Christian leader, Vladimir Putin, has done everything he could to hamper a Christian funeral... yet people are coming out—Navalny will go on being a symbol of civic courage in a country that has very few symbols like that.”

The funeral of #AlexeiNavalny, the Russian opposition leader, is set to highlight the ongoing tension between dissenters and President #VladimirPutin’s suppressive tactics. Despite the #Kremlin’s efforts to obstruct a dignified funeral—refusing to release Navalny’s body, threatening his family, and hindering funeral arrangements—supporters remain undeterred. Anne Applebaum weighs in on #MorningJoe on Navalny’s enduring legacy as a beacon of civic courage.


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[victoriafloyd]

Putin was so jealous of Navaly, it was eating him up, !

[sassynana]

I cannot fathom the courage of Navalny in that country. What a hero.

[judywilliams]

AND MANY PEOPLE WANT OUR COUNTRY TO BE LIKE THIS MESS. 👍 👌 🙄

[georgelabottum]

History will remember Navalny as a true hero of Russia. On the other hand, Putin, well, not so much.

[barba]

That is so sad... his poor mum...
Hope the family can stay strong thru this mess.

[davidpowellseattle]

One must wonder how Vladi PooPootins' reigh of terror will ever end. Will there be a peaceful transition of power? 😢 Sadness for Navalny, his family and supporters.

[deliafamatigan]

Rest in Peace Alexie Navalny. Rest in Peace. Deepest sympathy to the Mom, Dad, wife and children. From United States of America.

[baabaabaa-ypjh]

Putin... not just Russian people, everyone in the world knows what you did to Navalny.
Your time will come fella!!

[andreaiturrioz]

What a beautiful ceremony I admire all the people. That were present spite of the threats made by Putin. Their loyalty, love, respect and affections, are far and beyond . It’s obvious how much they care for Mr . Navalny. I cried, because this was a very unfair and cruel killing this START.
He could have done so much for that beautiful .Country .
God, God, please, save those who are in line waiting to be executed as Mr. Navalny. Also, their own people. There is no reason to live under this regime.
Jesus Christ, bless everyone 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Especially, those beautiful souls that had risked their lives for assisting to the Funeral.
My prayers are for you all. Julia, his wife, my respects to you, for your courage to take your husband’s lead.
God, protect her, no matter what she would do.
We, all need to pray for Putin, so he can have some peace and follow Jesus wishes. May Mr. Navalny, rest in peace. You will never be forgotten. You were a Martyr. You gave your life for your own

[fredeb]

America is heading in the same direction under Republican progress.

[marynelson]

Rip Navalny this man faced pure evil and it cost his life someday all involved will face god and feel his wafted prayers for this man’s family god soon you will deal with the evil

[leahwhiteley]

When will the Russian people have enough of Putin.

[jamesrowell]

We Christians should pray for change in Russia! It's time the people fight for their freedom finally.

[erik]

Vote against trump so we don’t end up like Russia

[danmolidor]

Putin and Trump are the same Christian.

[irenehartlmayr]

UNDERLINE not " undermine "...!!

[annad]

Hello from Russia.
Alexei's mother Ludmila Ivanovna is an amazingly brave person as well. Pootin tried to scare her but he couldn't 💔 On the day of the funeral she'd spent many hours in the cemetery in order to give more people a chance to say goodbye to Alexei before the coffin was closed. Mourners hugged her and said many thanks to her for raising such a beautiful son. It was both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

[ruthanderson]

May God's solace be with them all.😢❤

[seekeroftruth]

This is exactly why we must never let them take our 2nd amendment away.

[briancase]

More Applebaum. She's such a great historian and commentator.