In New Year's Greeting, Jailed Russian Politician Navalny Says He Does Not Feel Abandoned

Imprisoned Russian opposition politician Aleksei Navalny, who is serving a 19-year sentence at a prison above the Arctic Circle on charges widely believed to be politically motivated, sent “Arctic hugs” for the New Year to his supporters. In a post on Telegram on December 31, Navalny said he misses his family and he illustrated the post with a montage photo of himself together with his wife and two children. He added, though, that “I do not feel alone, abandoned, or isolated.” “Remain good, honest people and in the coming year try to become a little better and more honest,” he added. To read the original story from RFE/RL’s Russian Service, click here.