Russian authorities must respect rule of law and rights of citizens
Transparency International calls upon the Russian authorities to respect the principles of justice and rule of law, and foster dialogue with citizens who have been peacefully protesting the arrest and sentencing of Alexei Navalny. It is completely unacceptable to use violence against those who express their views through peaceful public protest, exercising their constitutional right to peaceful and unarmed assembly. We demand the immediate release of Alexeiy Navalny and other political prisoners.The unlawful arrest of thousands of Russian citizens who have publicly voiced their support for