Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been seen in public for the first time in a month as he appeared in court via video link. Mr Navalny was seen in the link from prison during an appeal against his conviction and fine for defaming a Second World War veteran. The politician was convicted in February. It was his first public appearance since his transfer to a penal colony in March. Even though the quality of the video link was poor, it was visibly clear that the politician has lost a lot of weight. His head was shaven clean, and he wore a prison uniform and glasses.