In Berlin, a significant demonstration unfolded as hundreds gathered outside the Russian embassy to protest against the Russian presidential election, coinciding with the final day of voting. Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a prison camp, was at the heart of the event, receiving applause and ovations from the crowd as she arrived to vote. The protest, described as 'Noon against Putin,' saw Navalnaya being warmly embraced, with attendees expressing their gratitude. This act of public dissent comes as the election is expected to prolong Vladimir Putin's tenure in office. Notably, amidst the crowd, a Russian showed support for Ukraine, highlighting the diverse political sentiments present.
Alexi Navalny's wife Yulia thanks those who protested against President Vladimir Putin after she voted at the Russian embassy in Berlin https://t.co/hm9RISyFmJ
🇷🇺⚡ The line outside the Russian Embassy in Tel Aviv to vote in the Russian elections. https://t.co/8Y7c22aEaE
Navalny’s wife queueing to vote at the Russian embassy in Germany https://t.co/9r7eigZyKj
Yulia Navalnaya (top right) in the voter line. In the foreground a Russian showing support for Ukraine. This is after passport control by Russian embassy staff. @CNN @cnnipr https://t.co/Xvxttvkq57
The Guardian: People queue outside the Russian embassy in Berlin alongside Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who died in a prison camp. Photograph: Annegret Hilse/Reuters https://t.co/ch3Dwqx5L8
Yulia Navalnaya is taking part in a protest against Vladimir Putin in Berlin. It comes as Russians are going to the polls for a third and last day of an election which is set to extend Putin's rule. @SiobhanRobbins is live from the German capital ⬇️ https://t.co/DsXctQYWiH https://t.co/AYqlleuQLJ
Yulia Navalnaya waiting in a massive line at the Russian embassy in Berlin where hundreds have gathered at noon to honor Alexei Navalny @yulia_navalnaya https://t.co/y4RCpvvgvW
Noon against Putin: Yulia Navalnaya has arrived at the protest in Berlin. Thousands have gathered in the centre of Berlin to demonstrate their opposition to the Russian presidential election. Navalnaya was met with ovations, people are hugging and thanking her. 📹: TV Rain https://t.co/NwNhX1hMnW
A huge queue at midday in Berlin outside the Russian embassy as people line up to vote. @yulia_navalnaya arrives to applause and cheering https://t.co/YSxvePQaRU