Russia brings new charges against jailed Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny

In comments passed to his associates, he said he had been charged under article 214 of Russia’s penal code, which covers crimes of vandalism

Alexei Navalny (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed new charges by prosecutors.

The 47-year-old is already serving more than 30 years in prison after being found guilty of crimes including extremism — charges that his supporters say are politically motivated.