Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison
A prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, Navalny, 47, spent his final months behind bars as the Russian leader reshaped the country to rally behind his war in Ukraine.
A prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, Navalny spent his final months behind bars as the Russian leader reshaped the country to rally behind his war in Ukraine.
“On February 16, 2024, in penal colony No. 3, convict A.A. Navalny felt unwell after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness,” news agency Interfax reported, citing the country's orison service.
Navalny was, undoubtedly, the biggest thorn in the Kremlin’s side.
Close Putin ally, US President Joe Biden was sleeping and could not be reached for comment.
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