Russian emigres gather across Europe to mourn Navalny, denounce Putin

A sign with an image of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is seen as people attend a vigil held in front of Russian embassy in Berlin after his death, Germany, February 16, 2024. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

BERLIN/VILNIUS (Reuters) -Hundreds of protesters, many of them Russian emigres, gathered in cities across Europe and beyond on Friday to express their outrage over the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Often gathering outside Russian embassies, they chanted slogans critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom they blamed for the activist's death, holding up signs calling him a "killer" and demanding accountability.