Supporters Of Jailed Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny Begin 'Candlelit Protests'

Supporters of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who was recently jailed for parole violations, use flashlights during a protest demonstration in Vladivostok, Russia February 14, 2021. REUTERS/Yuri Maltsev 

The Guardian/Reuters: Navalny supporters to defy Kremlin with candelit protests 

People set to gather in courtyards across Russia despite authorities warning they could face arrest 

Supporters of the Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny plan to hold candlelit gatherings in residential courtyards across Russia on Sunday despite warnings that they could be arrested. 

Navalny’s allies have declared a moratorium on street rallies until the spring after police detained thousands of people at protests in the past few weeks against the opposition politician’s arrest and imprisonment. 

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WNU Editor: The Kremlin's warnings that they will arrest protesters who use their cellphones as flashlights is being met with ridicule. As for the opposition movement in Russia. I have said this more than once. As long as they are divided, they will not succeed .... Russian Opposition Beset by Infighting as Country Expects More Turmoil (VOA). 

 More News On Today's Protests In Russia 

Russians begin candle-lit Valentine's Day protests after Navalny jailing -- Reuters 

In Change Of Tactics, Protesters Plan To Use Light To Show Support For Navalny -- RFE 

Russia moves to extinguish pro-Navalny 'flashlight' protests -- FOX News/AP 

Hundreds Of Women Rally In Russia In Support Of Political Prisoners -- RFE