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Miami Herald
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Ukraine Delegates Storm Out Over Speech by Alexei Navalny's Daughter
Ukrainian delegates stormed out of the European Youth Event in protest following a speech delivered by Dasha Navalnaya, daughter of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny. They condemned the inclusion of Russian speakers while Ukrainian voices were absent at the June 13-14 event held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, which was attended by European youth representatives, Ukrainian TV channel 24 Kanal reported. The walkout centered on Navalnaya's appearance as a key speaker, which Ukrainian delegates called "insulting" given Russia's ongoing military actions in Ukraine. Delegates said they intend to bring their concerns to the European Parliament. The objection to Navalnaya's speech came despite the fact that her late father was Russian President Vladimir Putin's most outspoken critic. Newsweek has contacted the European Youth Forum for comment by email. The walkout highlights continuing tensions surrounding the participation of Russian citizens in European public events amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. It also highlights the sensitivities involved in international forums. Navalny died in an Arctic prison in 2024 where he was being held on charges that had been widely viewed as politically motivated. Numerous officials, including Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, have accused the Kremlin of murdering Navalny. Navalnaya, 23, a Stanford University graduate, is also a fierce Putin critic. Her mother, Yulia Navalnaya, has also pledged to continue Navalny's work. The Ukrainian delegation, including representatives from the city of Lviv, left the event after learning that Navalnaya would serve as one of the main speakers. A lawyer from Russia, Vyacheslav Samonov, also spoke at the event. In a statement, the Ukrainian delegates expressed their outrage that Russian speakers were featured while Ukraine was not granted comparable participation, despite Lviv holding the title of European Youth Capital this year. Ukrainian participants criticized the lack of transparency and the absence of any explanation or rationale from forum organizers regarding the choice of guests. The European Youth Event, the Youth Outreach Unit of the European Parliament, said on X (formerly Twitter) it was "honoured" to welcome Navalnaya "for a conversation on freedom of expression and democratic values. Her words echo in a room full of young Europeans shaping the future of [the EU]." "My father gave his life for his convictions. For the chance to speak truthfully and honestly to his fellow citizens he payed the ultimate price," Navalnaya was cited as saying at the event. Members of the Ukrainian delegation Solomiya Koval, Taya Mamchak and Daryna Pidlubna said in a statement: "We learned about [Navalnaya's] speech only once in the hall. There was no advance warning. She spoke about human rights, freedom of speech and language, while Russia destroys those very rights in Ukraine every day. "We come from a country that is under attack every day. Our peers are dying on the front. And to see the Russians playing a key role in the European Parliament is insulting to us and our struggle." "The European Parliament has enough experts not to invite representatives of an aggressor state. Especially without explanation and warning. That is why we left the hall. We will not remain silent." Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said: "I do not know what Ukrainians have done to deserve this, where in one part of Europe our youth must defend their country and die for their homeland, while in another they are expected to participate equally with Russians and listen to a keynote speech from a Russian. We will send an official letter to the head of the European Parliament. Ukrainian youth must be heard." The Ukrainian delegation is preparing to send a formal letter to the President of the European Parliament. Related Articles Israel's Attack on Iran Sends Oil Prices Soaring in Boost for PutinRussia Feigns at Peace. Congress Must Sanction Putin's War Machine | OpinionMap Shows Ukraine's Crippling Strikes on Russia's Microchip PlantsEurope Can Bypass Trump to Hit Putin's Oil Empire: Kallas 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Ukraine Delegates Storm Out Over Alexei Navalny's Daughter Speech
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ukrainian delegates stormed out of the European Youth Event in protest following a speech delivered by Dasha Navalnaya, daughter of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny. They condemned the inclusion of Russian speakers while Ukrainian voices were absent at the June 13-14 event held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, which was attended by European youth representatives, Ukrainian TV channel 24 Kanal reported. The walkout centered on Navalnaya's appearance as a key speaker, which Ukrainian delegates called "insulting" given Russia's ongoing military actions in Ukraine. Delegates said they intend to bring their concerns to the European Parliament. The objection to Navalnaya's speech came despite the fact that her late father was Russian President Vladimir Putin's most outspoken critic. Newsweek has contacted the European Youth Forum for comment by email. Dasha Navalnaya delivers a speech after receiving the Sakharov prize on her father Alexei Navalny's behalf at the European Parliament in Strasbourg in France on December 15, 2021. Dasha Navalnaya delivers a speech after receiving the Sakharov prize on her father Alexei Navalny's behalf at the European Parliament in Strasbourg in France on December 15, 2021. JULIEN WARNAND/POOL/AFP/Getty Images Why It Matters The walkout highlights continuing tensions surrounding the participation of Russian citizens in European public events amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. It also highlights the sensitivities involved in international forums. What To Know Даша @Dasha_Navalnaya сегодня выступила в Европарламенте на конференции European Youth Event с речью о свободе слова. На эту панель пришло больше всего участников, а в конце Дашу приветствовали стоячей овацией — Кира Ярмыш (@Kira_Yarmysh) June 14, 2025 Navalny died in an Arctic prison in 2024 where he was being held on charges that had been widely viewed as politically motivated. Numerous officials, including Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, have accused the Kremlin of murdering Navalny. Navalnaya, 23, a Stanford University graduate, is also a fierce Putin critic. Her mother, Yulia Navalnaya, has also pledged to continue Navalny's work. The Ukrainian delegation, including representatives from the city of Lviv, left the event after learning that Navalnaya would serve as one of the main speakers. A lawyer from Russia, Vyacheslav Samonov, also spoke at the event. In a statement, the Ukrainian delegates expressed their outrage that Russian speakers were featured while Ukraine was not granted comparable participation, despite Lviv holding the title of European Youth Capital this year. Ukrainian participants criticized the lack of transparency and the absence of any explanation or rationale from forum organizers regarding the choice of guests. The European Youth Event, the Youth Outreach Unit of the European Parliament, said on X (formerly Twitter) it was "honoured" to welcome Navalnaya "for a conversation on freedom of expression and democratic values. Her words echo in a room full of young Europeans shaping the future of [the EU]." "My father gave his life for his convictions. For the chance to speak truthfully and honestly to his fellow citizens he payed the ultimate price," Navalnaya was cited as saying at the event. What People Are Saying Members of the Ukrainian delegation Solomiya Koval, Taya Mamchak and Daryna Pidlubna said in a statement: "We learned about [Navalnaya's] speech only once in the hall. There was no advance warning. She spoke about human rights, freedom of speech and language, while Russia destroys those very rights in Ukraine every day. "We come from a country that is under attack every day. Our peers are dying on the front. And to see the Russians playing a key role in the European Parliament is insulting to us and our struggle." "The European Parliament has enough experts not to invite representatives of an aggressor state. Especially without explanation and warning. That is why we left the hall. We will not remain silent." Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said: "I do not know what Ukrainians have done to deserve this, where in one part of Europe our youth must defend their country and die for their homeland, while in another they are expected to participate equally with Russians and listen to a keynote speech from a Russian. We will send an official letter to the head of the European Parliament. Ukrainian youth must be heard." What Happens Next The Ukrainian delegation is preparing to send a formal letter to the President of the European Parliament.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Arrests in Russia as Navalny supporters mark his birthday
The birthday of Alexei Navalny was marked on Wednesday by his supporters more than a year after the Russian dissident's death in a penal colony. OVD Info human rights group reported that eight people had been detained while laying flowers in Novosibirsk in Siberia. Videos broadcast on social media showed supporters gathered at Navalny's grave in Moscow. His mother was among those attending. Navalny, one of the most prominent opponents of President Vladimir Putin, would have turned 49 on Wednesday. After surviving a near-fatal attack with the Novichok nerve agent in 2020, he died under mysterious circumstances in the Polar Wolf prison in the Arctic Circle in February last year. His widow, Julia Navalnaya, has continued his work in exile. Her latest project in collaboration with the organization Reporters without Borders is television broadcaster "Russia's Future," whose launch was announced in Paris on Tuesday. The broadcaster is to be available in Russia via satellite from Wednesday. "It is important to keep his legacy, and I am sure he would be very happy that new people are receiving information about the Kremlin regime, corruption, war, and everything that's going on in Russia right now," Navalnaya said at the launch. She posted a photo of herself with her husband on X. No day went past without thinking of him, she said. Navalnaya also announced a memorial concert in Berlin on June 28, at which a prize in Navalny's name will be awarded for the first time. Internet portal Meduza reported that Pet Shop Boys would headline the concert.
Time Magazine
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Time Magazine
‘We Are Fighting for a Better Future.' Yulia Navalnaya Discusses Her Human Rights Advocacy
Since Alexei Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader and critic of the country's President Vladimir Putin, died in prison in February 2024, his widow Yulia Navalnaya has become a renowned advocate for human rights around the world. At the TIME100 Summit in New York City on April 23, she discussed the dangers that she faces doing her work as chair of the Advisory Board of the Anti-Corruption Foundation and chair of The Human Rights Foundation. Speaking with TIME senior correspondent Simon Shuster, Navalnaya shared what it's like running an organization in exile in Lithuania, emphasizing her drive to protect opponents of Putin like her husband. 'It's not possible for me to go back to Russia anymore,' she said. '[But] we know that we are fighting for a better future for our country. We are fighting against this regime, which kills their political opponents, which starts wars, which keeps a lot of people in fear.' Navalnaya also talked about the relationship between Russia and the U.S. She said she's alarmed by the way that Trump appears to be treating Putin as an 'equal,' because Trump 'was elected in democratic elections, and Putin was not.' She called on the Trump Administration to show that 'it is much stronger than Vladimir Putin and that they are not equal presidents.' Reflecting on continuing her late husband's legacy, she discussed the risks of publishing his book. Navalny's memoir Patriot, partly written from prison, was published posthumously in Oct. 2024. 'It was a problem to bring it to Russia, and we were not sure if people would be imprisoned if we started to send this book to Russia.' A free e-book was made available to every reader inside Russia. While Navalny was a famous Putin opponent, Navalnaya said she wanted to take time to recognize the many less well-known individuals unfairly imprisoned. 'Russia is a huge country, and there are a lot of unknown names imprisoned for political reasons.' The repression of opponents, she said, 'will continue to increase.' --- The TIME100 Summit convenes leaders from the global TIME100 community to spotlight solutions and encourage action toward a better world. This year's summit features a variety of speakers across a diverse range of sectors, including business, health and science, AI, culture, and more. Speakers for the 2025 TIME100 Summit include human rights advocate Yulia Navalnaya; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; comedian Nikki Glaser; climate justice activist Catherine Colman Flowers; Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, and many more, plus a performance by Nicole Scherzinger.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘We Are Fighting for a Better Future.' Yulia Navalnaya Discusses Her Human Rights Advocacy
Since Alexei Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader and critic of the country's President Vladimir Putin, died in prison in February 2024, his widow Yulia Navalnaya has become a renowned advocate for human rights around the world. At the TIME100 Summit in New York City on April 23, she discussed the dangers that she faces doing her work as chair of the Advisory Board of the Anti-Corruption Foundation and chair of The Human Rights Foundation. Speaking with TIME Senior Correspondent Simon Shuster, Navalnaya shared what it's like running an organization in exile in Lithuania, emphasizing her drive to protect opponents of Putin like her husband. 'It's not possible for me to go back to Russia anymore,' she said. '[But] we know that we are fighting for a better future for our country. We are fighting against this regime, which kills their political opponents, which starts wars, which keeps a lot of people in fear.' Navalnaya also talked about the relationship between Russia and the U.S. She said she's alarmed by the way that Trump appears to be treating Putin as an 'equal,' because Trump 'was elected in democratic elections, and Putin was not.' She called on the Trump Administration to show that 'it is much stronger than Vladimir Putin and that they are not equal presidents.' Reflecting on continuing her late husband's legacy, she discussed the risks of publishing his book. Navalny's memoir Patriot, partly written from prison, was published posthumously in Oct. 2024. 'It was a problem to bring it to Russia, and we were not sure if people would be imprisoned if we started to send this book to Russia.' A free e-book was made available to every reader inside Russia. While Navalny was a famous Putin opponent, Navalnaya said she wanted to take time to recognize the many less well-known individuals unfairly imprisoned. 'Russia is a huge country, and there are a lot of unknown names imprisoned for political reasons.' The repression of opponents, she said, 'will continue to increase.' --- The TIME100 Summit convenes leaders from the global TIME100 community to spotlight solutions and encourage action toward a better world. This year's summit features a variety of speakers across a diverse range of sectors, including business, health and science, AI, culture, and more. Speakers for the 2025 TIME100 Summit include human rights advocate Yulia Navalnaya; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; comedian Nikki Glaser; climate justice activist Catherine Colman Flowers; Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, and many more, plus a performance by Nicole Scherzinger. The 2025 TIME100 Summit was presented by Circle, Diriyah Company, Prudential Financial, Toyota, Amazon, Absolut, Pfizer, and XPRIZE. Write to Olivia B. Waxman at
