Russian police raid opposition activists' homes in 43 cities

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny shows his ballot as he arrives to vote during a city council election in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. Residents of Russia's capital are voting in a city council election that is shadowed by a wave of protests that saw the biggest demonstrator turnout in seven years and a notably violent police response. (AP Photo/Andrew Lubimov) The Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 file photo, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny gestures while speaking during his supporters' meeting that nominated him for the presidential election race in Moscow, Russia. His wife Yulia is at left of him. Police are raiding homes and offices of supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 43 Russian cities, his close allies said Thursday Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin) The Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 27, 2018 file photo, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny gestures while speaking in a court room in Moscow, Russia. Police are raiding homes and offices of supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 43 Russian cities, his close allies said Thursday Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, File) The Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 file photo, Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny prepares for his interview with the Associated Press in Moscow, Russia. Police are raiding homes and offices of supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 43 Russian cities, his close allies said Thursday Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File) The Associated Press