Russians Urged to Protest Against Putin on Election Day by Navalny's Widow

In the aftermath of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's passing, his widow, Yulia Navalnaya, has called upon Russians to protest against Vladimir Putin by participating in mass voting during the upcoming nationwide polls on March 17, 2024. This initiative, referred to as "midday against Putin," was inspired by Navalny's last public messages. Yulia Navalnaya expressed her conviction that this action would honor her late husband and continue his opposition work against the Kremlin. She encouraged Russians to visit polling stations on March 17 at noon, regardless of whom they choose to vote for or if they decide to spoil their ballots, as long as they do not support Putin.