Rosfinmonitoring Refuses to Remove Navalny from Extremists List

Russia's financial watchdog, Rosfinmonitoring, has denied Yulia Navalnaya's request to remove her late husband, opposition leader Alexey Navalny, from its 'terrorists and extremists' list, despite his death last February. The agency cited ongoing criminal investigations into Navalny for money laundering and terrorism financing as justification for his continued listing. Navalnaya criticized President Putin, claiming the act serves to intimidate the public and suppress any remembrance of her husband. She noted that under Russian law, a person's death should warrant removal from the list, and expressed intentions to appeal the decision. Navalny's lawyers and supporters view the situation as part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Russia, particularly targeting those associated with Navalny's legacy. The Kremlin continues to refute allegations surrounding Navalny's death, labeling it as a natural occurrence.