Russia opens new case against jailed politician Navalny

Russia brings fresh charges against Alexei Navalny, intensifying crackdown on dissent amid Ukraine offensive. Navalny, top opposition politician, already serving 19-year sentence, galvanized nationwide protests in Russia. Initial sentence of 9 years for fraud doubled to 19 years for "extremism". Kremlin escalated crackdown against Navalny, allies, and Russian opposition since military offensive on Ukraine. Many activists and opposition figures fled or sentenced to prison.