Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, addressed the European Parliament, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to challenge Putin. She urged against relying solely on sanctions and traditional methods, stating, “You cannot defeat him by thinking that he is a man of principles.” Navalnaya shared the ordeal her husband endured, asserting that Putin’s brutal tactics demand unconventional strategies. She called for accountability and stressed the importance of innovation to counter the actions of what she described as a “bloody gangster.”