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world-politics1 year ago

"Putin Mentions Navalny for First Time After Dubious Election Win"

Vladimir Putin mentioned Alexei Navalny's name for the first time in public just after declaring victory in the rigged Russian presidential elections, describing his death as a "sad event" and claiming he had agreed to a prisoner swap for Navalny before his death. Navalny's allies allege he was murdered, and Putin's comments have sparked fury among them, with calls for an international inquiry into Navalny's death. Critics view Putin's mention of Navalny's name as a sign of fear and insecurity, as the Kremlin had previously sought to suppress any disruption during the elections.

via The Independent|
#alexei-navalny#opposition-figure#prisoner-swap
world-news1 year ago

"High Security Funeral for Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow"

The funeral of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has taken place in Moscow, with his body being carried out of the church and his burial ceremony expected to begin soon. Mourners, including foreign diplomats, gathered outside the church, with the CNN signal briefly being blocked. Navalny's team released an image of his body in a casket and thanked those who attended, while his parents were seen entering the church for the funeral service.

via CNN|
#alexey-navalny#burial-ceremony#funeral
world-news1 year ago

"Navalny's Death Sparks International Outcry and Political Divides"

Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who gained global attention after being poisoned with a nerve agent in 2020, has died at the age of 47 while in prison, with the cause of death remaining unclear. Western leaders, including US President Joe Biden, have condemned his death and blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin. Navalny's death has sparked vigils and rallies across Russia, with his family and supporters demanding justice. Navalny's imprisonment and subsequent death have drawn international condemnation and renewed attention to the dangers faced by Russian dissidents challenging Putin's regime.

via CNN|
#alexey-navalny#kremlin#opposition-figure
world-news1 year ago

Russian Activist Kara-Murza Vanishes from Prison, Prompting Concerns

Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr., serving a 25-year sentence for treason, has reportedly disappeared from the Siberian prison where he was held, with a letter sent to him returned and a lawyer being told he wasn't there. His wife demands information on his whereabouts, expressing fear due to previous attempts on his life. Transfers within Russia's prison system are secretive, and this disappearance echoes concerns raised during Alexei Navalny's absence before he resurfaced in a prison colony above the Arctic Circle. Kara-Murza's arrest and sentencing are seen as part of a broader crackdown on opposition and criticism under President Vladimir Putin, particularly following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

via The Associated Press|
#disappearance#opposition-figure#prison