Ukraine ** called Navalny's death proof of the Putin regime"**
KYIV – For Ukraine, the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny provides the latest evidence that Ukraine cannot and must not negotiate with Vladimir Putin, with whom Russia rules a brutal regime.
But Kyiv** also did not mourn Navalny's death, reflecting the ambivalence of many Ukrainians about the late Russian opposition leader, who was half Ukrainian but also made controversial statements that raised suspicions that he harbored Russian nationalist views. Similar to Putin.
Putin is the biggest**, he is afraid of any competition," Vladimir Zelensky*** head Andrei Yermak posted on X, "The life of a Russian means nothing to him. "Everyone who calls for negotiations must realize that he is not credible. The only language he could understand was force. ”
Zelensky used Navalny's death to criticize Putin's regime. "Apparently, he was killed by Putin, like thousands of others who have been tortured – tortured because of this man," Zelenskyy said at a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday. This is his first remark after learning of Navalny's death.
Putin doesn't care who dies, as long as he keeps his position," Zelensky said. "That's why he shouldn't keep anything. He must be defeated, lose everything, and be held accountable for everything he has done. ”