For more than 20 years, Vladimir Putin has been synonymous with Russian leadership. During his rule, there have been numerous opponents and vehement critics of the Kremlin. Some of these critics have died under mysterious circumstances. Who were the other critics of Putin apart from Navalny? What happened to them? Why did they die?

The mysterious fates of Putin's critics

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Alexei Navalny's dead body was handed over to his mother by the Russian authorities. The development comes after she was reportedly told to agree to a "secret" burial. In a post on social media platform X, Navalny's spokesperson Kira Yarmysh expressed gratitude to people across the world who demanded the return of leading Russian opposition figure's body.

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<p>Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who passed away in Russian prison last week, might have succumbed to a fatal blow with a single punch to the heart, media reports said quoting a human rights activist.</p>

<p>Vladimir Osechkin, a human rights activist reportedly said, "It is an old method of the KGB’s special forces divisions." He continued, saying, "They trained their operatives to kill a man with one punch in the heart, in the centre of the body. It was a hallmark of the KGB."</p>

<p>Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny collapsed at the Polar Wolf penal colony in the Arctic on February 16, triggering a strong condemnation of Putin over the incident from many world leaders, including US President Joe Biden who met the Navalny family and shared his condolences.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Referring to an unnamed source from the penal colony, the activist suggested that Navalny might have been deliberately subjected to subzero temperatures for an extended period before the fatal strike to debilitate his body.</p>

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<p>“I think that they first destroyed his body by keeping him out in the cold for a long time and slowing the blood circulation down to a minimum," Osechkin said.</p>

<h2><strong>Cause of Navalny's death&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The exact cause of Navalny's death continues to be shrouded in&nbsp;mystery. Russian prison service has not yet officially disclosed the reason behind his death. While&nbsp;a death notice given to Navalny's family cited "sudden death syndrome," a term commonly associated with abrupt heart-related fatalities, his mother reportedly confirmed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Navalny's family received his body after a week of&nbsp;his death. The Russian authorities had issued a threat to bury the body within prison grounds if his family refused to consent to a closed funeral.&nbsp;</p>

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who passed away in Russian prison last week, might have succumbed to a fatal blow with a single punch to the heart, media reports said quoting a human rights activist.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who passed away in Russian prison last week, might have succumbed to a fatal blow with a single punch to the heart, media reports said quoting a human rights activist. Vladimir Osechkin, a human rights activist reportedly said, "It is an old method of the KGB’s special forces divisions." He continued, saying, "They trained their operatives to kill a man with one punch in the heart, in the centre of the body. It was a hallmark of the KGB." Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny collapsed at the Polar Wolf penal colony in the Arctic on February 16, triggering a strong condemnation of Putin over the incident from many world leaders, including US President Joe Biden who met the Navalny family and shared his condolences. Also Read | Israeli cabinet to approve IDF's plans for Rafah ground offensive next week: Netanyahu Referring to an unnamed source from the penal colony, the activist suggested that Navalny might have been deliberately subjected to subzero temperatures for an extended period before the fatal strike to debilitate his body. Also Read | Trump wins South Carolina primary, defeating Haley in her home state “I think that they first destroyed his body by keeping him out in the cold for a long time and slowing the blood circulation down to a minimum," Osechkin said. Cause of Navalny's death The exact cause of Navalny's death continues to be shrouded in mystery. Russian prison service has not yet officially disclosed the reason behind his death. While a death notice given to Navalny's family cited "sudden death syndrome," a term commonly associated with abrupt heart-related fatalities, his mother reportedly confirmed. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine lives through second year of war with extreme grief and suffering × Navalny's family received his body after a week of his death. The Russian authorities had issued a threat to bury the body within prison grounds if his family refused to consent to a closed funeral. (With inputs from agencies)

Navalny possibly fatally struck with single punch to heart, claims activist

On the 16th of February, Putin's most prominent critic, Alexei Navalny suddenly passed away after collapsing and losing consciousness at the Penal Colony north of the Arctic Circle - where he was serving a jail term. Navalny's wife, Yulia Navalnaya has accused Putin for her husband's death. Soon after Navalny's death, several countries ordered fresh sanctions on Russia. Who exactly was Navalny and how did he die? Who is behind Navalny's death?

How did Navalny die?

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<p>A 23-year-old Indian was reported killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in the Donetsk region near the Russia-Ukraine border. Hemil Ashvinbhai Mangukiya hailed from Gujarat state and was reportedly employed by the Russian army as a security helper.</p>

<p>He began working for the army in December 2023. The same month, an agent on behalf of his father had written to the Indian consulate in Moscow to facilitate the repatriation of Mangukiya.</p>

<p>As per media reports, the Russian Army has recruited over 100 Indians to fight in its ongoing war in Ukraine, a fact acknowledged by India’s foreign ministry just two days back.</p>

<p>“We know that a few Indian nationals have signed up for support jobs with the Russian Army. The Indian Embassy has regularly taken up this matter with the relevant Russian authorities for their early discharge,” said MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal.</p>

<p>It has been reported that most of these Indians were treated unfairly by the Russian authorities, prompting them to seek assistance from the Indian government.</p>

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<p>The family members of these nationals allege that Russian authorities duped their kin and forced them to join the Wagner Group (a private military company) and have also sought help from the South Block.</p>

<p>The Wagner Group, known as PMC Wagner, is a Russian state-funded army earlier controlled by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of Russian President Putin. Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a plane crash last year.</p>

<p>On Friday (Feb 23), the Indian government asked all Indian nationals to stay clear of the war zones and avoid participating in the war. The government said it had reached out to Moscow for the "early discharge" of Indians employed as support workers in the Russian Army.</p>

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<p>Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Moscow has spent the last two years pounding the eastern European nation relentlessly, leading to a terrible human cost and displacement of millions. India has so far trodden a fine line on the issue, advocating for peace on one hand and refraining from criticising Russia on the other.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A 23-year-old Indian was reported killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in the Donetsk region near the Russia-Ukraine border. Hemil Ashvinbhai Mangukiya hailed from Gujarat state and was reportedly employed by the Russian army as a security helper.

A 23-year-old Indian was reported killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in the Donetsk region near the Russia-Ukraine border. Hemil Ashvinbhai Mangukiya hailed from Gujarat state and was reportedly employed by the Russian army as a security helper. He began working for the army in December 2023. The same month, an agent on behalf of his father had written to the Indian consulate in Moscow to facilitate the repatriation of Mangukiya. As per media reports, the Russian Army has recruited over 100 Indians to fight in its ongoing war in Ukraine, a fact acknowledged by India’s foreign ministry just two days back. “We know that a few Indian nationals have signed up for support jobs with the Russian Army. The Indian Embassy has regularly taken up this matter with the relevant Russian authorities for their early discharge,” said MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal. It has been reported that most of these Indians were treated unfairly by the Russian authorities, prompting them to seek assistance from the Indian government. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: EU President says, 'More than ever, we stand firmly by Ukraine' × The family members of these nationals allege that Russian authorities duped their kin and forced them to join the Wagner Group (a private military company) and have also sought help from the South Block. The Wagner Group, known as PMC Wagner, is a Russian state-funded army earlier controlled by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of Russian President Putin. Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a plane crash last year. On Friday (Feb 23), the Indian government asked all Indian nationals to stay clear of the war zones and avoid participating in the war. The government said it had reached out to Moscow for the "early discharge" of Indians employed as support workers in the Russian Army. Also read: Explained: Ukraine discusses security deals with allies as war enters third year. What are they? Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Moscow has spent the last two years pounding the eastern European nation relentlessly, leading to a terrible human cost and displacement of millions. India has so far trodden a fine line on the issue, advocating for peace on one hand and refraining from criticising Russia on the other. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia-Ukraine war: 23-year-old Indian killed in drone strike, was employed by Russia

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died suddenly and unexpectedly in prison last week, has been handed over to his mother, his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh wrote on the social media platform X on Saturday. Yarmysh said she did not know if the authorities would allow a funeral to be held "the way the family wants and the way Alexei deserves".

Alexei Navalny's body handed over to his mother

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<p>Dasha Navalnaya, daughter of Putin critic Alexei Navalny, recently shared a heartfelt tribute to&nbsp;her father following his death. In an Instagram&nbsp;post, she uploaded a childhood photo featuring herself, her mother, and her father, accompanied by a message expressing her love and longing for him. This post marks the first public statement from Navalnaya, aged 23, since her father's demise in a Siberian penal colony.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Biden meets Navalny's wife and daughter in US</strong></h2>

<p>President Joe Biden met privately with Alexei Navalny's wife and daughter in California on Thursday (Feb 22), offering support as his administration imposed new sanctions against Russia following the Kremlin critic's death.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today, I met with Yulia and Dasha Navalnaya – Aleksey Navalny's loved ones – to express my condolences for their devastating loss.<br />
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<p>The emotional meeting, held in San Francisco, saw Biden embracing Yulia Navalnaya and engaging in discussions with her and Navalny's daughter, Dasha.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexei-navalnys-wife-yulias-x-social-media-account-suspended-692033">Also read |&nbsp;Alexei Navalny’s wife Yulia’s X social media account briefly suspended</a></p>

<p>The president,&nbsp;praised the women for their bravery, echoing Navalny's courage. Yulia Navalnaya, committed to continuing her late husband's opposition to Putin, received Biden's encouragement.</p>

<p>The US announced new sanctions against over 500 targets in Russia, citing Navalny's death and the anniversary of Ukraine's invasion. Navalny, a prominent critic of Putin, sparked protests against corruption and government malfeasance.<br />
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<p>Meanwhile, hundreds of people have been detained in Russia in the past few days&nbsp;while attending gatherings to honour Navalny.</p>

<p>Following the announcement of her son's death, Lyudmila Navalnaya travelled&nbsp;to Russia's Far North in a bid to reclaim his body. Despite her efforts, officials initially denied her access, prompting her to issue a direct appeal to Putin.</p>

<p>Eventually, she was permitted to view Navalny's body in a morgue near the remote prison in Salekhard.</p>

<p>However, she revealed in a social media video released by Navalny's team that investigators were pressuring her to agree to a secretive burial arrangement, depriving loved ones of the chance to bid farewell.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Russian officials not releasing Navalny's body: Navalny's team&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>"Looking me in the eye, they said that if I do not agree to a secret funeral they'll do something with my son's body... I ask for my son's body to be given to me immediately," she said.</p>

<p>Despite being informed of the cause of death by investigators, Navalny's mother asserted that they did not disclose it. While the Kremlin has not specified a timeline for releasing the body, Western condemnation has intensified. The US National Security Council urged Russia to return Navalny's body to his mother, while Putin has refrained from commenting on the matter. Navalny's spokesperson revealed that the medical report provided to Lyudmila Navalnaya cited natural causes as the reason for Navalny's death.</p>

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Dasha Navalnaya, daughter of Putin critic Alexei Navalny, recently shared a heartfelt tribute to her father following his death. In an Instagram post, she uploaded a childhood photo featuring herself, her mother, and her father, accompanied by a message expressing her love and longing for him.

Dasha Navalnaya, daughter of Putin critic Alexei Navalny, recently shared a heartfelt tribute to her father following his death. In an Instagram post, she uploaded a childhood photo featuring herself, her mother, and her father, accompanied by a message expressing her love and longing for him. This post marks the first public statement from Navalnaya, aged 23, since her father's demise in a Siberian penal colony. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dasha Navalnaya (@dasha_navalnaya) × Biden meets Navalny's wife and daughter in US President Joe Biden met privately with Alexei Navalny's wife and daughter in California on Thursday (Feb 22), offering support as his administration imposed new sanctions against Russia following the Kremlin critic's death. Today, I met with Yulia and Dasha Navalnaya – Aleksey Navalny's loved ones – to express my condolences for their devastating loss. Aleksey's legacy of courage will live on in Yulia and Dasha, and the countless people across Russia fighting for democracy and human rights. pic.twitter.com/aiCcgTrws3 — President Biden (@POTUS) February 22, 2024 × The emotional meeting, held in San Francisco, saw Biden embracing Yulia Navalnaya and engaging in discussions with her and Navalny's daughter, Dasha. Also read | Alexei Navalny’s wife Yulia’s X social media account briefly suspended The president, praised the women for their bravery, echoing Navalny's courage. Yulia Navalnaya, committed to continuing her late husband's opposition to Putin, received Biden's encouragement. The US announced new sanctions against over 500 targets in Russia, citing Navalny's death and the anniversary of Ukraine's invasion. Navalny, a prominent critic of Putin, sparked protests against corruption and government malfeasance. Protests across Russia Meanwhile, hundreds of people have been detained in Russia in the past few days while attending gatherings to honour Navalny. Following the announcement of her son's death, Lyudmila Navalnaya travelled to Russia's Far North in a bid to reclaim his body. Despite her efforts, officials initially denied her access, prompting her to issue a direct appeal to Putin. Eventually, she was permitted to view Navalny's body in a morgue near the remote prison in Salekhard. However, she revealed in a social media video released by Navalny's team that investigators were pressuring her to agree to a secretive burial arrangement, depriving loved ones of the chance to bid farewell. Also watch | Russian officials not releasing Navalny's body: Navalny's team "Looking me in the eye, they said that if I do not agree to a secret funeral they'll do something with my son's body... I ask for my son's body to be given to me immediately," she said. Despite being informed of the cause of death by investigators, Navalny's mother asserted that they did not disclose it. While the Kremlin has not specified a timeline for releasing the body, Western condemnation has intensified. The US National Security Council urged Russia to return Navalny's body to his mother, while Putin has refrained from commenting on the matter. Navalny's spokesperson revealed that the medical report provided to Lyudmila Navalnaya cited natural causes as the reason for Navalny's death. (With inputs from agencies)

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