Navalny Supporters Rally on Imprisoned Russian Opposition Leader's Birthday Despite Ongoing Persecution

Alexei Navalny's supporters held demonstrations across Russia and abroad on Sunday to mark his 47th birthday as he serves a nine-year prison sentence.
Navalny faces new extremism charges in a trial beginning Monday that could keep him imprisoned for 30 more years.
From prison, Navalny voiced hope for a democratic future in Russia and thanked his supporters for their solidarity.
At least 45 Navalny supporters were detained across Russia for participating in the demonstrations calling for his release.