Russia expected to outlaw Alexei Navalny's groups June 09, 2021 at 02:36AM

Prosecutors have asked the Moscow City court to designate Navalny's Foundation for Fighting Corruption and his sprawling network of regional offices across Russia as extremist organizations. In conjunction with a new law, the ruling would bar people associated with the groups from running for public office, derailing the hopes of Navalny's allies of seeking parliamentary seats.