The sudden death of a Russian opposition leader in a Russian prison shocked the world. Western leaders blame the Russian authorities and Vladimir Putin himself for the death of Alexei Navalny.
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, said:The EU places the blame for this tragic death squarely on the Russian regime. I extend my deepest condolences to his family. And those who fight for democracy all over the world in the darkest of circumstances. The fighters are dying. But the fight for freedom never ends.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: This is terrible news. As the staunchest defender of Russian democracy, Alexei Navalny has shown incredible courage throughout his life. My thoughts are with his wife and the Russian people, for whom this is a great tragedy.
Ukraine ** Volodymyr Zelensky:Putin himself is behind Navalny's death, and it is clear that he does not care who dies as long as he remains head of state.
NATO Secretary General Jens StoltenbergA.S.: All the facts need to be established, and Russia must answer all serious questions about the circumstances of Navalny's death.
Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström:If reports of his death in a Russian prison are true, it is yet another terrible crime of the Putin regime. The ruthlessness towards Navalny once again shows why it is necessary to continue the fight against authoritarianism.
Czech *** Jan Lipavsky: What is Russia's policy towards other countries, and therefore it treats its citizens: "It has turned into a brutal state, killing those who dream of a better future, like Nemtsov or now Navalny - imprisoned and tortured to death for resisting Putin.
Navalny paid for his courage to return to Russia, "German Chancellor Olaf ScholzSay. Navalny received ** in Germany after being poisoned by Novichok in Russia. After that, he returned to Russia at the end of 2020, where he immediately **, and then was convicted.
United StatesSecretary of State Antony Blinken:This incident shows the weakness and decay of Russia, which is responsible for Navalny's death.
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