<p><strong>Joe Biden on Alexei Navalny Death:</strong> US President Joe Biden on Friday (Feb 16th) said he was "not surprised" by the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Addressing the press at the White House, the American President blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Navalny's death, and said that it was proof of his (Putin's) "brutality".</p>

<h2><strong>A powerful voice for the truth (Joe Biden on&nbsp;Navalny's&nbsp;death)</strong></h2>

<p>Describing the&nbsp;Kremlin critic Navalny as a "powerful voice for the truth", Biden said "He bravely stood up to the corruption, the violence and all the bad things the (Vladimir) Putin government was doing."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saying that he was "outraged", but "not surprised" by the news, Biden said that they do not yet know exactly what happened to the Russian opposition leader. However, he said that it was the fault of Putin and his "thugs".</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brutal-murder-world-reacts-to-reports-of-kremlin-critic-alexei-navalnys-death-690970">'Brutal murder': World reacts to reports of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's death</a></strong></p>

<p>"Russian authorities are going to tell their own story," he said, adding "But make no mistake, Putin is responsible for Navalny's death. Putin is responsible."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What has happened to Navalny is yet more proof of Putin's brutality. No one should be fooled," said Biden in the televised remarks.</p>

<h2><strong>Will the US respond?</strong></h2>

<p>The US President said that he was "looking at options" on additional steps to punish Russia. However, he did not elaborate further.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Alexei Navalny, Putin critic and Russian opposition leader dies in jail</strong></p>

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<p>Hailing Alexei Navalny's achievements, Biden said "Even in prison he was a powerful voice for the truth."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"God bless Alexei Navalny, his courage will not be forgotten," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Reason of Alexei Navalny's death</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement,&nbsp;Russia's federal penitentiary service said that the opposition leader Navalny "felt bad after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness." They added that while "Medical staff arrived immediately and an ambulance team was called," resuscitation measures "did not yield positive results."</p>

<p>"Paramedics confirmed the death of the convict. The causes of death are being established," it added.</p>

<p>As of now, Navalny's team is yet to confirm reports of his death. Taking to&nbsp;X, Navalny's deputy Ivan Zhdanov said relatives of Navalny should be notified of his demise&nbsp;within 24 hours, but&nbsp;no notifications have been made.&nbsp;His aide Leonid Volkov said that he was unable to confirm the death, adding that Navalny's&nbsp;lawyer was travelling to the site of the prison where he had been serving his sentence.</p>

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Joe Biden on Alexei Navalny Death: US President Joe Biden on Friday (Feb 16th) said he was "not surprised" by the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Joe Biden on Alexei Navalny Death: US President Joe Biden on Friday (Feb 16th) said he was "not surprised" by the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Addressing the press at the White House, the American President blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Navalny's death, and said that it was proof of his (Putin's) "brutality". A powerful voice for the truth (Joe Biden on Navalny's death) Describing the Kremlin critic Navalny as a "powerful voice for the truth", Biden said "He bravely stood up to the corruption, the violence and all the bad things the (Vladimir) Putin government was doing." Saying that he was "outraged", but "not surprised" by the news, Biden said that they do not yet know exactly what happened to the Russian opposition leader. However, he said that it was the fault of Putin and his "thugs". Also read | 'Brutal murder': World reacts to reports of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's death "Russian authorities are going to tell their own story," he said, adding "But make no mistake, Putin is responsible for Navalny's death. Putin is responsible." "What has happened to Navalny is yet more proof of Putin's brutality. No one should be fooled," said Biden in the televised remarks. Will the US respond? The US President said that he was "looking at options" on additional steps to punish Russia. However, he did not elaborate further. Watch | Alexei Navalny, Putin critic and Russian opposition leader dies in jail Hailing Alexei Navalny's achievements, Biden said "Even in prison he was a powerful voice for the truth." "God bless Alexei Navalny, his courage will not be forgotten," he added. Reason of Alexei Navalny's death In a statement, Russia's federal penitentiary service said that the opposition leader Navalny "felt bad after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness." They added that while "Medical staff arrived immediately and an ambulance team was called," resuscitation measures "did not yield positive results." "Paramedics confirmed the death of the convict. The causes of death are being established," it added. As of now, Navalny's team is yet to confirm reports of his death. Taking to X, Navalny's deputy Ivan Zhdanov said relatives of Navalny should be notified of his demise within 24 hours, but no notifications have been made. His aide Leonid Volkov said that he was unable to confirm the death, adding that Navalny's lawyer was travelling to the site of the prison where he had been serving his sentence. (With inputs from agencies)

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's death 'proof of Putin's brutality,' says US President Joe Biden

<p><strong>Alexei Navalny Death News:&nbsp;</strong>Alexei&nbsp;Navalny, a vociferous critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin&nbsp;has died in jail,&nbsp;as per reports by the state media.</p>

<p>Since December of last year, the 47-year-old Kremlin critic had&nbsp;been serving a 19-year term at a prison situated&nbsp;in a desolate penal colony above the Arctic Circle.</p>

<p>Reports of Navalny's death comes almost&nbsp;a day after&nbsp;Michael Carpenter, the US&nbsp;Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe on X said that the Russian opposition leader has once again been "thrown into a punitive isolation cell for an unimaginable 27th time".&nbsp;According to Carpenter, Navalny faced a 15-day stint in isolation.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Reports indicate Alexey Navalny has been thrown into a punitive isolation cell for an unimaginable 27th time. Navalny faces a 15-day stint in solitary confinement, adding to the 293 days he's already endured. We condemn this ongoing assault on <a href="https://twitter.com/navalny?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@navalny</a>'s rights and we call for… <a href="https://t.co/DB3dzT70RJ">pic.twitter.com/DB3dzT70RJ</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Reports of death yet to be confirmed</strong></h2>

<p>As of now, Navalny's team is yet to confirm reports of his death. Even as the world awaits confirmation, the reports of his death have evoked shock and sorrow.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-opposition-politician-alexei-navalny-is-dead-reports-690945">Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison: Reports</a></strong></p>

<p>On X, <em><strong>Navalny's deputy Ivan Zhdanov</strong></em>, said relatives of Navalny should be notified of his death within 24 hours, but&nbsp;no notifications have been made.</p>

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<p><em><strong>Navalny's aide Leonid Volkov</strong></em> said that he was unable to confirm the death, adding that the opposition leader's&nbsp;lawyer was travelling to the site of the prison where he had been serving his sentence.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Russian authorities publish a confession that they killed Alexey Navalny in prison.<br />
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We do not have any way to confirm it or to prove this isn’t true.<br />
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Navalny’s lawyer is on the way to Harp.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky</strong></em> during a press conference with&nbsp;German&nbsp;Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Navalny was "obviously killed by Putin".</p>

<p>"Obviously, he was killed by Putin, like thousands of others who have been tormented, tortured because of this one person. Putin doesn't care who dies, as long as he retains his position. And that is why he must not keep anything - Putin must lose everything, he must not retain anything and must be held accountable for what he has done," he said, as reported by Reuters.</p>

<p><em><strong>United States Vice President Kamala Harris</strong></em> said her nation was&nbsp;working to confirm the reports of Alexei Navalny's death, adding that it would be a further sign of Russian President Vladimir Putin's brutality.</p>

<p><strong><em>Ukraine's presidential aide Andriy Yermak</em></strong> on X declared that Russian President Putin is "afraid of any competition," and that "the lives of Russians are nothing to him."&nbsp;</p>

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Everyone who calls for negotiations must realize that he cannot be trusted. The only language he understands is force.</p>
— Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndriyYermak/status/1758466812885217699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Calling it "terrible news," and a "huge tragedy," for the people of Russia, <em><strong>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak</strong></em>, in a post on X said, "As the fiercest advocate for Russian democracy, Alexei Navalny demonstrated incredible courage throughout his life."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is terrible news. As the fiercest advocate for Russian democracy, Alexei Navalny demonstrated incredible courage throughout his life.<br />
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My thoughts are with his wife and the people of Russia, for whom this is a huge tragedy. <a href="https://t.co/AQvQQW5GBh">https://t.co/AQvQQW5GBh</a></p>
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) <a href="https://twitter.com/RishiSunak/status/1758463245671690574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexei-navalnys-life-of-defiance-and-mysterious-disappearance-690989">Alexei Navalny's life of defiance and mysterious disappearance</a></strong></p>

<p><em><strong>France's Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné </strong></em>taking&nbsp;to&nbsp;X&nbsp;to pay&nbsp;condolences on behalf of his country wrote, "Alexei Navalny paid with his life for his resistance to a system of oppression."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="fr">Alexei Navalny a payé de sa vie sa résistance à un système d’oppression.<br />
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Sa mort en colonie pénitentiaire nous rappelle la réalité du régime de Vladimir Poutine.<br />
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À sa famille, ses proches et au peuple russe, la France présente ses condoléances.</p>
— Stéphane Séjourné (@steph_sejourne) <a href="https://twitter.com/steph_sejourne/status/1758459000817877102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Condemning the death, <em><strong>German Chancellor Olaf Scholz</strong>, </em>during a news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky<em>&nbsp;</em>said that the Russian opposition leader paid for his courage with his life, and said Russia "is no longer a democracy, and has not been for a long time now."</p>

<p>"Anyone who voices criticism, who stands up for democracy, must fear for their safety and their lives," he said.</p>

<p>"It has not yet been conclusively confirmed, but we must assume with a high degree of probability that it is true, namely that Mr Navalny has died in a Russian prison. And that is something that is very depressing. I met Mr Navalny here in Berlin when he was in Germany trying to recover from the poisoning attack and I also spoke to him about the great courage it took to go back to the country," he further said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Alexei Navalny, Putin critic and Russian opposition leader dies in jail</strong></p>

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<p><strong><em>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni</em></strong>, as per an AFP report, said that Navalny's death in prison&nbsp;was a warning to the world.&nbsp;"The death of Alexei Navalny during his detention is another sad page that acts as a warning to the international community," she&nbsp;said in a statement. She also offered her condolences and expressed a hope that "this disturbing event will be fully clarified".</p>

<p><em><strong>Charles Michel, the&nbsp;President of the European Council,</strong></em> called the death an "ultimate sacrifice".</p>

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The EU holds the Russian regime for sole responsible for this tragic death.<br />
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I extend my deepest condolences to his family. And to those who fight for democracy around…</p>
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<p><em><strong>Edgars Rinkēvičs, the President of&nbsp;Latvia,</strong></em> labelled the reported death a "brutal murder" and said: "Whatever your thoughts about Alexey @Navalny as the politician, he was just brutally murdered by the Kremlin. That’s a fact and that is something one should know about the true nature of Russia’s current regime."</p>

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<p>Reacting to the news,<em> <strong>former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi</strong>,</em> as she arrived for the Munich Security Conference, said, "I think we have to find out more, but in any case, it is a horrible tragedy if it is so. But his imprisonment is a horrible tragedy."</p>

<p>"It would be a horrible thing. Starvation, lack of care under prison conditions, is that what he died from or you think it was an affirmative act? I think we have to find out more, but in any case it is a horrible tragedy if it is so. But his imprisonment is a horrible tragedy. Period," she added, as reported by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Joshua Fenton-Glynn, Cabinet Member, Adult Services and Wellbeing, UK</strong></em> said that "Navalny's bravery will inspire others."</p>

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<h2><strong>How did Navalny&nbsp;die? (Alexei Navalny Death Reason)</strong></h2>

<p><span style="font-size: 15px;">In a statement,&nbsp;Russia's federal penitentiary service said that the Russian leader Navalny "felt bad after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness." They added that while "Medical staff arrived immediately and an ambulance team was called," resuscitation measures "did not yield positive results."</span></p>

<p>"Paramedics confirmed the death of the convict. The causes of death are being established," it added.</p>

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Alexei Navalny Death News: Alexei Navalny, a vociferous critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin has died in jail, as per reports by the state media. Since December of last year, the 47-year-old Kremlin critic had been serving a 19-year term at a prison situated in a desolate penal colony above the Arctic Circle.

Alexei Navalny Death News: Alexei Navalny, a vociferous critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin has died in jail, as per reports by the state media. Since December of last year, the 47-year-old Kremlin critic had been serving a 19-year term at a prison situated in a desolate penal colony above the Arctic Circle. Reports of Navalny's death comes almost a day after Michael Carpenter, the US Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe on X said that the Russian opposition leader has once again been "thrown into a punitive isolation cell for an unimaginable 27th time". According to Carpenter, Navalny faced a 15-day stint in isolation. Reports indicate Alexey Navalny has been thrown into a punitive isolation cell for an unimaginable 27th time. Navalny faces a 15-day stint in solitary confinement, adding to the 293 days he's already endured. We condemn this ongoing assault on @navalny's rights and we call for… pic.twitter.com/DB3dzT70RJ — Michael Carpenter, U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE (@USAmbOSCE) February 15, 2024 × Reports of death yet to be confirmed As of now, Navalny's team is yet to confirm reports of his death. Even as the world awaits confirmation, the reports of his death have evoked shock and sorrow. Also read | Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison: Reports On X, Navalny's deputy Ivan Zhdanov, said relatives of Navalny should be notified of his death within 24 hours, but no notifications have been made. В течение суток родственников обязаны уведомить, если это правда. Уведомлений не было. Никаких комментариев у нас кроме этих нет. https://t.co/TWwUa53FH0 — Ivan Zhdanov (@ioannZH) February 16, 2024 × Navalny's aide Leonid Volkov said that he was unable to confirm the death, adding that the opposition leader's lawyer was travelling to the site of the prison where he had been serving his sentence. Russian authorities publish a confession that they killed Alexey Navalny in prison. We do not have any way to confirm it or to prove this isn’t true. Navalny’s lawyer is on the way to Harp. — Leonid Volkov (@leonidvolkov) February 16, 2024 × Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Navalny was "obviously killed by Putin". "Obviously, he was killed by Putin, like thousands of others who have been tormented, tortured because of this one person. Putin doesn't care who dies, as long as he retains his position. And that is why he must not keep anything - Putin must lose everything, he must not retain anything and must be held accountable for what he has done," he said, as reported by Reuters. United States Vice President Kamala Harris said her nation was working to confirm the reports of Alexei Navalny's death, adding that it would be a further sign of Russian President Vladimir Putin's brutality. Ukraine's presidential aide Andriy Yermak on X declared that Russian President Putin is "afraid of any competition," and that "the lives of Russians are nothing to him." putin is the ultimate evil who is afraid of any competition. The lives of russians are nothing to him. Everyone who calls for negotiations must realize that he cannot be trusted. The only language he understands is force. — Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) February 16, 2024 × Calling it "terrible news," and a "huge tragedy," for the people of Russia, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in a post on X said, "As the fiercest advocate for Russian democracy, Alexei Navalny demonstrated incredible courage throughout his life." 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. https://t.co/AQvQQW5GBh — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) February 16, 2024 × Also read | Alexei Navalny's life of defiance and mysterious disappearance France's Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné taking to X to pay condolences on behalf of his country wrote, "Alexei Navalny paid with his life for his resistance to a system of oppression." Alexei Navalny a payé de sa vie sa résistance à un système d’oppression. Sa mort en colonie pénitentiaire nous rappelle la réalité du régime de Vladimir Poutine. À sa famille, ses proches et au peuple russe, la France présente ses condoléances. — Stéphane Séjourné (@steph_sejourne) February 16, 2024 × Condemning the death, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, during a news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russian opposition leader paid for his courage with his life, and said Russia "is no longer a democracy, and has not been for a long time now." "Anyone who voices criticism, who stands up for democracy, must fear for their safety and their lives," he said. "It has not yet been conclusively confirmed, but we must assume with a high degree of probability that it is true, namely that Mr Navalny has died in a Russian prison. And that is something that is very depressing. I met Mr Navalny here in Berlin when he was in Germany trying to recover from the poisoning attack and I also spoke to him about the great courage it took to go back to the country," he further said. Watch | Alexei Navalny, Putin critic and Russian opposition leader dies in jail × Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, as per an AFP report, said that Navalny's death in prison was a warning to the world. "The death of Alexei Navalny during his detention is another sad page that acts as a warning to the international community," she said in a statement. She also offered her condolences and expressed a hope that "this disturbing event will be fully clarified". Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, called the death an "ultimate sacrifice". Alexei @navalny fought for the values of freedom and democracy. For his ideals, he made the ultimate sacrifice. The EU holds the Russian regime for sole responsible for this tragic death. I extend my deepest condolences to his family. And to those who fight for democracy around… — Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) February 16, 2024 × Edgars Rinkēvičs, the President of Latvia, labelled the reported death a "brutal murder" and said: "Whatever your thoughts about Alexey @Navalny as the politician, he was just brutally murdered by the Kremlin. That’s a fact and that is something one should know about the true nature of Russia’s current regime." Whatever your thoughts about Alexey @Navalny as the politician, he was just brutally murdered by the Kremlin. That’s a fact and that is something one should know about the true nature of Russia’s current regime. My condolences to the family and friends. — Edgars Rinkēvičs (@edgarsrinkevics) February 16, 2024 × Reacting to the news, former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as she arrived for the Munich Security Conference, said, "I think we have to find out more, but in any case, it is a horrible tragedy if it is so. But his imprisonment is a horrible tragedy." "It would be a horrible thing. Starvation, lack of care under prison conditions, is that what he died from or you think it was an affirmative act? I think we have to find out more, but in any case it is a horrible tragedy if it is so. But his imprisonment is a horrible tragedy. Period," she added, as reported by Reuters. Joshua Fenton-Glynn, Cabinet Member, Adult Services and Wellbeing, UK said that "Navalny's bravery will inspire others." The bravery to speak out against a government completely comfortable with killing their opponents is truly unimaginable. Navalny’s bravery will inspire others. https://t.co/WP9Hl6onx0 — Josh Fenton-Glynn (@JoshFG) February 16, 2024 × How did Navalny die? (Alexei Navalny Death Reason) In a statement, Russia's federal penitentiary service said that the Russian leader Navalny "felt bad after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness." They added that while "Medical staff arrived immediately and an ambulance team was called," resuscitation measures "did not yield positive results." "Paramedics confirmed the death of the convict. The causes of death are being established," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Brutal murder': World reacts to reports of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's death

<p>The United States has voiced its alarm over the detention and subsequent transfer of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to an Arctic prison.&nbsp;Urging Russia to end "escalating repression" of dissidents, the US State Department said it welcomed reports that after two weeks Navalny has finally been located.</p>

<h2><strong>'Unjust Detention'</strong></h2>

<p>However, a State Department spokesperson said that they "remain deeply concerned for Mr&nbsp;Navalny's wellbeing and the conditions of his unjust detention."</p>

<p>Decrying the "malicious targeting" of the 47-year-old dissident, the spokesperson said that Washington joins Navalny's family and supporters "in calling for his immediate release, without conditions."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-critic-alexei-navalny-moved-to-prison-in-the-arctic-673412">Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny moved to Arctic penal colony</a></strong></p>

<p>"We call on the Russian government to end its escalating repression of independent voices in Russia," added the spokesperson.</p>

<p>Navalny, as per Ivan Zhdanov, custodian of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, has been transferred from a facility east of Moscow to a desolate penal colony situated above the Arctic Circle.</p>

<p>During his time behind bars, Navalny has got visibly gaunt due to major weight loss. Zhdanov, as per news agency AFP, also painted a grim picture of the harsh conditions in the remote facility, and the limited contact with the outside world.</p>

<p>The State Department&nbsp;in its statement didn't mince words.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-considers-lowering-military-mobilisation-age-to-25-almost-two-years-into-war-with-russia-673603">Ukraine considers lowering military mobilisation age to 25, almost two years into war with Russia</a></strong></p>

<p>"We have conveyed to the Russian government that they are responsible for what happens to Mr. Navalny in their custody, and the international community is watching closely," it said.</p>

<p>It also called out Moscow for holding "more than 600 other political prisoners."</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Navalny?</strong></h2>

<p>Alexei Navalny is a vociferous critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The opposition leader has been incarcerated since 2021 on an array of charges, notably "extremism."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 47-year-old dissident is a formidable adversary to Putin, due to which he grappled with legal hurdles, including an archaic fraud charge that thwarted his participation in the 2018 elections.&nbsp;For the 'extremism' charge, in 2021, he was handed down a staggering 19-year prison sentence. Before that, he barely survived a poisoning attempt that he vehemently blames Vladimir Putin.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United States has voiced its alarm over the detention and subsequent transfer of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to an Arctic prison. Urging Russia to end "escalating repression" of dissidents, the US State Department said it welcomed reports that after two weeks Navalny has finally been located.

The United States has voiced its alarm over the detention and subsequent transfer of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to an Arctic prison. Urging Russia to end "escalating repression" of dissidents, the US State Department said it welcomed reports that after two weeks Navalny has finally been located. 'Unjust Detention' However, a State Department spokesperson said that they "remain deeply concerned for Mr Navalny's wellbeing and the conditions of his unjust detention." Decrying the "malicious targeting" of the 47-year-old dissident, the spokesperson said that Washington joins Navalny's family and supporters "in calling for his immediate release, without conditions." Also read | Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny moved to Arctic penal colony "We call on the Russian government to end its escalating repression of independent voices in Russia," added the spokesperson. Navalny, as per Ivan Zhdanov, custodian of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, has been transferred from a facility east of Moscow to a desolate penal colony situated above the Arctic Circle. During his time behind bars, Navalny has got visibly gaunt due to major weight loss. Zhdanov, as per news agency AFP, also painted a grim picture of the harsh conditions in the remote facility, and the limited contact with the outside world. The State Department in its statement didn't mince words. Also read | Ukraine considers lowering military mobilisation age to 25, almost two years into war with Russia "We have conveyed to the Russian government that they are responsible for what happens to Mr. Navalny in their custody, and the international community is watching closely," it said. It also called out Moscow for holding "more than 600 other political prisoners." Who is Navalny? Alexei Navalny is a vociferous critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The opposition leader has been incarcerated since 2021 on an array of charges, notably "extremism." The 47-year-old dissident is a formidable adversary to Putin, due to which he grappled with legal hurdles, including an archaic fraud charge that thwarted his participation in the 2018 elections. For the 'extremism' charge, in 2021, he was handed down a staggering 19-year prison sentence. Before that, he barely survived a poisoning attempt that he vehemently blames Vladimir Putin. (With inputs from agencies)

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