Thousands Defy Kremlin to Attend Alexei Navalny's Funeral in Moscow.

Thousands of people defied the Kremlin's warnings and attended the funeral of Alexei Navalny in Moscow. The funeral provided an opportunity for people to express their anger at President Vladimir Putin and mourn Navalny, who was seen as one of the few politicians capable of challenging Putin. Security forces largely took a hands-off approach to the procession of mourners, possibly to avoid disrupting the upcoming presidential election. Concern remains high that attendees could face reprisals after the election. Navalny's death has strained relations between Russia and the West and has also sparked criticism within Russia. [Extracted from the article]