Alexie Navalny

Thanks for the information NanKate.It is good to be reminded of the bravery and heartache of this poor man and his family.

Blinko

I’m not sure what the UN stands for any more. How can they allow Russia to remain a member, when Putin clearly is a dictator of the worst kind, a monster in fact. His treatment of Navalny and other brave dissenters is an abomination.

Me neither, Blinko

Thank you for this NanKate.. the murderous regime which he has been so brave to criticise would like him forgotten. Let's keep him in the news as well as in our hearts and prayers.

I did catch a brief news item saying that he hasn't been seen for 5 days, since being moved from the prison. He and his family are very much in my thoughts.

I hear a Russian female politician has put her name forward to go up against Putin at the next elections. She must be ultra brave or mad. I fear her days are numbered. 🙁

Now unseen by his lawyers for 10 days. Still keeping him and his family in our thoughts.

So many evil men in positions of power around the world

Navalny’s family must be beside themselves with grief and worry. It is beyond terrible. He is in my prayers and thoughts.

Today’s News Christmas Day - Alexie Navalny has been located in a very harsh prison in Northern Russia. His lawyers have been searching for him and he has been visited today. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. His medication is being withheld and so I suppose they are hoping to murder him that way. It is beyond cruel.

Just thought I would let you great supporters know. Thank you. 🙏

this is an unbearably cruel situation.. even if his lawyers have seen him it will only be to stop the press criticising Russia. I bet this poor, brave man won't survive much longer..

Just watched the video on Prime, it costs £3.49 but is well worth it and I hope the money finds its way to his helpers. It is similar to how this gov't is running the country, stopping protests, stopping dr's assessing disabled people and having ordinary people do it so the gov't can control the amount of people claiming it's all extra controls for the gov't as MadeInYorkshire says

Thanks Nankate - I heard the news on the radio in the car yesterday evening and was pleased it was given such a high profile. As you say - laugh or cry. We are holding him and his family in our thoughts.

He is reported to be in good spirits today. If this is true it is remarkable. My thoughts are with him.

Thanks NanKate, for starting this thread. What can we GNs actually do? Well, someone said it was his birthday soon, so, taking a leaf out of the Amnesty International 'playbook', we could send him a card. Yes, it sounds naive. And no, I don't think any/many of our cards would get as far as Navalny himself, but they will get somewhere along the line. They will show that the world has not forgotten him, especially as GNs are from all over.
Practical point, do we send them to the Embassy in London/your own Capital, if it is still functioning, asking them to send it on? Do we send them to his family, to show our support?
Having a busy-ish Boxing Day here, but will be back on this thread later, and looking forward to your helpful suggestions.

News - today he says he's fine.
Thank goodness.

Excellent suggestion Meremia. I will act on it. Thank you.

Sorry- sent too soon. I'll send it to the Russian Embassy in London to send on. Let's ensure that a sackful lands on the mat there.

What an SPLENDID idea Meremia to send a birthday card for 04 June. I suspect the Russian Embassy will throw them away. I will send mine to the British Embassy as there is a chance they could be sent to his family and he might be told by his lawyers about the cards.

Anything to keep him and many others incarcerated in the spotlight 👍

I’ve been looking for an appropriate address for the British Embassy and it is not an easy task, so I will write to my local MP and ask for her advice and then I will get back to those of you who wish to send a birthday card.

Thanks NanKate. If you post the address on here, we can all do the same. Plenty of time to get it ready for the 4th of June.

I saw his documentary a while ago and thought what an incredible man he was with an equally brave family. Since then it seemed that the world had almost forgotten him. I was so pleased to see this thread especially as I have just read he's been transferred to this dreadful prison in order to get him out of the way prior to the 'rigged' elections I assume. And yes, I'd like to join in with what you decide to do.

I wonder if the Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, would be able/willing to help with the address? I'll have a go.

If my concern is prayer,, then I am praying right now.
Will mention Lavalni's name when I can.

Lavalni is among the ranks of the good people. By their fruit you shall know them

Brilliant idea Maremia. I'd love to join in too. Here's hoping some cards get through.

Good idea Maremia. I will try David Cameron first and let you all know if he has an address for us to send our cards. Our small band of GNetters is slowly building 👍