Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Dies in Prison, Sparking Global Outcry

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in prison at the age of 47, following years of struggle against official corruption and President Vladimir Putin's government. Navalny survived several poisoning attempts, including one in 2020 that he blamed on Putin. His death has drawn condemnation from the West, with concerns raised about the circumstances surrounding his passing. Navalny's demise leaves Russia's opposition without a clear leader, as all of Putin's most high-profile critics are either dead, jailed, or in exile.