MOSCOW – Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny cleared the first hurdle on Sunday towards taking part in next year’s presidential election, even though the central election commission has previously ruled him ineligible to run.
Reuters: Putin critic Navalny clears first hurdle in bid for Russia presidency
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny delivers a speech during a meeting with his supporters in Moscow on Dec. 24.
Alexei Navalny, seen as the only Russian opposition leader who stands a fighting chance of challenging strongman Vladimir Putin, seeks to get his name on the ballot for a March vote, with supporters gathering across Russia to endorse the move.
