Alexei Navalny: Thousands line Moscow streets to pay respect to late opposition leader

Hundreds of mourners, including senior diplomats, thronged the streets for Navalny’s funeral service, which was reportedly cut short under pressure from the authorities. They were let through the gates of the cemetery after the burial had concluded, throwing a handful of soil on the grave before leaving. The Kremlin has warned that those who take part in “unauthorised rallies” will be “held accountable by the law”. Read our updates here: #1709287830852 #navalny #russia #putin Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK's best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.