The Leninsky District Court in Russia has handed opposition leader, Aleksey Navalny a five-year suspended sentence after finding him guilty of embezzlement, a move which may undermine his plans to run for president against Vladimir Putin in 2018. Navalny was found guilty of embezzlement in relation to a timber firm called Kirovles.
Appearing before the district court Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Judge Aleksey Vtyurin gave him a five year suspended prison sentence. He was also fined him 500,000 roubles ($8,442.04).
Speaking to pressmen, Navalny said he would appeal against the sentence and would take part in the presidential race regardless.
Speaking to pressmen, Navalny said he would appeal against the sentence and would take part in the presidential race regardless.
‘We don't recognise this ruling. I have every right to take part in the election according to the constitution and I will do so,' said Navalny.
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