Following the news of Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison, political figures from around the world have expressed their condolences and concerns, demanding answers and accountability from the Russian government.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak:
"This is terrible news. As the fiercest advocate for Russian democracy, Alexei Navalny demonstrated incredible courage throughout his life. My thoughts are with his wife and the people of Russia, for whom this is a huge tragedy."
This is terrible news. As the fiercest advocate for Russian democracy, Alexei Navalny demonstrated incredible courage throughout his life.
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) February 16, 2024
My thoughts are with his wife and the people of Russia, for whom this is a huge tragedy. https://t.co/AQvQQW5GBh
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz:
"He’s probably paid for his courage with his life."
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg:
"Russia must answer serious questions. All facts related to the death of Alexei Navalny must be established."
Ukrainian MP Anton Gerashchenko:
"Saying 'Navalny died' is wrong. 'Navalny was killed by Putin' is the right way."
‼️Saying "Navalny died" is wrong. "Navalny was killed by Putin" is the right way. https://t.co/CCgCmQtnMO pic.twitter.com/9ZTxOlfJQw
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) February 16, 2024
Political Activist Garry Kasparov:
"Putin tried and failed to murder Navalny quickly and secretly with poison, and now he has murdered him slowly and publicly in prison. He was killed for exposing Putin and his mafia as the crooks and thieves they are. My thoughts are with the brave man's wife and children. Putin is Navalny's killer, make no mistake, but there is blame enough to share. First, the Russians who failed to match Alexei's courage to end Putin's dictatorship and war. Some of us tried, and he marched with us in numbers that seem a fantasy now. But it wasn't enough."
Political Commentator Rick Wilson:
"Navalny didn't die. Navalny was murdered."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:
"Putin doesn't care who dies as long as he keeps his position."
"Putin doesn't care who dies as long as he keeps his position" - President Zelenskyy. https://t.co/bKQnQd4iuG pic.twitter.com/8XwFFUB9vy
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) February 16, 2024
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul:
"Putin killed Navalny. Let's be crystal clear about that... Putin killed Navalny because he was the one opposition leader in Russia that Putin feared the most."
European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen:
"Deeply disturbed and saddened by news of the death of Alexei Navalny. Putin fears nothing more than dissent from his own people."
President of Moldova Maia Sandu:
"The death of Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison is a stark reminder of the regime’s appalling oppression of dissent. My heartfelt thoughts go out to his family, all democratically-minded Russians, and those bravely fighting for freedom and democracy within Russia and abroad."
The death of Alexei @navalny in a Russian prison is a stark reminder of the regime’s appalling oppression of dissent.
— Maia Sandu (@sandumaiamd) February 16, 2024
My heartfelt thoughts go out to his family, all democratically-minded Russians, and those bravely fighting for freedom and democracy within Russia and abroad.
All the while, Russian officials claim that there was no reason for Russia to harm Navalny.
Vladimir Dzhabarov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs:
"Russia had no reason to harm Navalny’s health in any way, absolutely none."
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