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Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Dies In Prison

Russian media has reported the death of the country’s jailed opposition politician, Alexei Navalny.  Navalny was known to be the highest-profile critic of Putin’s time in power.

A published statement revealed that Navalny died after feeling unwell after a walk. It read “On February 16, 2024, in correctional colony No 3, convict A A Navalny felt unwell after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness.

“The institution’s medical workers immediately arrived and an emergency medical team was called.  “All necessary resuscitation measures were carried out, but they did not yield positive results. 

“Emergency medical doctors confirmed the death of the convict,”  Navalny’s political activism, including extensive investigations into high-level corruption and running to be mayor of Moscow gained him fame and many believed he posed a threat to Putin. His fight against the Russian president hit the global headlines in August 2020

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