Earlier in the day a court spokesman had said the verdict reading was moved up two weeks because the decision was "ready."
"My sense is that this reflects a perennial uncertainly in the government about quite what to do with Navalny and as a result is an inadequate and incoherent compromise between different camps or schools of thought, a reflection of division and lack of confidence rather than particular subtlety or a belief that Navalny no longer matters."
Authorities in Moscow have issued a stern warning against unsanctioned protests in Moscow tonight.
Via Interfax:
"In accordance with our law, all unauthorized actions will be suppressed by law enforcement agencies. There is no other alternative," Alexei Mayorov, head of the Moscow department for security and the fight against corruption, told Interfax on Tuesday.
In addition to the barricades surrounding Manezh Square, "a lot" of police have been called up. So far, 18,000 have said on Facebook that they will be protesting tonight.
Police have completely cordoned off Manezh Square, the area where opposition leaders have called for demonstrations tonight.
Navalny in court today after learning his brother was being given a prison sentence (and not him):
"It is shameful that you are doing this. What are you putting him in prison for? How can you act so disgustingly, I don't understand. All this is being done to punish me even more."