Russia opens new criminal case against Putin critic Alexei Navalny

Russian officials have brought new charges against fierce Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who is currently recovering in Germany after being allegedly poisoned during a flight in Russia. Russia’s Investigative Committee alleges that Navalny fraudulently spent $5 million in public donations on his personal needs. Reacting to the development, Navalny tweeted: ’It looks like Putin is in hysterics.’

Russia opens new criminal case against Putin critic Alexei Navalny

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