Yulia Navalnaya among the 100 most influential people of "Time" magazine for 2024

Yulia Navalnaya, wife of the late Kremlin dissident Alexei Navalny, has been named among Time magazine's 100 most influential people of 2024. The recognition comes after her husband's tragic death in a Russian penal colony on February 16, where he was serving a sentence under severe conditions.

Navalny's appearance on the world stage was marked by a poignant moment at the Munich Security Conference, where she addressed the audience just hours after learning of her husband's death. In a show of courage and strength, she denounced the lies and cruelty of the Russian government, pledging to continue Alexei's fight for justice and democracy.

"For the good of the people of the world, Yulia Navalnaya has already assumed her own leadership role on the world stage. Navalnaya has pledged to continue her husband's fight for justice and the rule of law, giving new hope to those working against corruption and for a free, democratic Russia," wrote Kamala Harris, Democrat and Vice President of the United States.
“She has shown extraordinary dedication and strength. Since that day in Munich, Navalnaya has become not only a symbol of democratic values but also a brave fighter for them. The United States stands with her and all who fight for freedom and democracy," Harris added.

By honoring Yulia Navalna as one of the most influential people of 2024, Time magazine praised not only her personal strength, but also the collective resilience of democracy fighters around the world. /BGNES