Russian Constitution

Russian Federal Bailiffs service officers stand at the Babushkinsky district court prior to the start of a trial against Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Moscow court continues the trial against Navalny on the charges of defamation. Navalny was accused of slandering a World War II veteran featured in the video promoting the constitutional reform allowing to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule. The politician slammed people in the video as "traitors" and stands trial on defamation charges. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Putin regime breaches Russian Constitution with Navalny arrest

The Putin regime is breaching the Russian Constitution with its attempts to persecute opposition leader Alexey Navalny. On Wednesday, the Kremlin rejected an order by the European Court for Human Rights to immediately release Navalny from detention.