<p>United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Feb 21) called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a "crazy SOB" while addressing a public fundraising event in California.</p>

<p>"We have a crazy SOB like that guy Putin, and others, and we always have to worry about nuclear conflict, but the existential threat to humanity is climate," Biden said in a brief speech at the event in San Francisco.</p>

<p>Biden has previously also launched scathing attacks against Putin after he ordered the invasion of Ukraine in the year 2022, calling him a "butcher" and a "war criminal".</p>

<p>This also comes as the US announced tough new sanctions against Russia over the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison and the completion of two years of the Ukraine war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden, while speaking to the reporters before departing on his trip to California said that the US will announce a major package of sanctions against Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, will target a range of items, including the country's defence and industrial bases, along with sources of revenue for the economy. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The package will "hold Russia accountable for what happened to Mr Navalny" and for its actions over the course of the war in Ukraine, Kirby said.</p>

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<h2><strong>Navalny's death proof of Putin's brutality,&nbsp;says Biden</strong></h2>

<p>Biden on Friday (Feb 16) said he was "not surprised" by the death of 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>

<p>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."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saying that he was "outraged", but "not surprised" by the news, Biden said that it was the fault of Putin and his "thugs".</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>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Feb 21) called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a "crazy SOB" while addressing a public fundraising event in California.

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Feb 21) called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a "crazy SOB" while addressing a public fundraising event in California. "We have a crazy SOB like that guy Putin, and others, and we always have to worry about nuclear conflict, but the existential threat to humanity is climate," Biden said in a brief speech at the event in San Francisco. Biden has previously also launched scathing attacks against Putin after he ordered the invasion of Ukraine in the year 2022, calling him a "butcher" and a "war criminal". This also comes as the US announced tough new sanctions against Russia over the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison and the completion of two years of the Ukraine war. Biden, while speaking to the reporters before departing on his trip to California said that the US will announce a major package of sanctions against Russia. These, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, will target a range of items, including the country's defence and industrial bases, along with sources of revenue for the economy. The package will "hold Russia accountable for what happened to Mr Navalny" and for its actions over the course of the war in Ukraine, Kirby said. Also read: Biden announces fresh student loan relief for 150,000 Americans Navalny's death proof of Putin's brutality, says Biden Biden on Friday (Feb 16) said he was "not surprised" by the death of 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". 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 it was the fault of Putin and his "thugs". "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. (With inputs from agencies)

US President Joe Biden calls Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin 'crazy SOB'

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<p>Son of an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been found dead under 'strange' circumstances, reported Newsweek. Ivan Sechin, son of Russian state-owned oil giant Rosneft's CEO Igor Sechin was 35-years-old. Ivan worked for Rosneft since 2014. His death was not announced and came to light when exiled Russian oligarch and Putin-critic Leonid Nevzlin drew attention to it.</p>

<p>Nevzlin said on social media that he found mention of Sechin's death in Russia's national register of inheritance cases.</p>

<p>According to Nevzlin, the entry said that Ivan Sechin, born in 1989, lived in a building that was previosly described as "a house for President Putin's associates."</p>

<p>In his Facebook post, Nevzlin said death of Ivan Sechin was a "strange coincidence."</p>

<p>"Today, when we recalled with my friends and partners why the Kremlin war against Yukos began...it was today that I learned that Igor Sechin had just lost his son. The very same man who fabricated every blatant and bloody case against us. And still," he said in his post.</p>

<p>"Probably hard to believe but my heart goes out to a father who lost his child. How I sympathize with Alexei Navalny's mother. How I sympathized in recent years to Bory Nemtsov's mother, who left us this month," Nevzlin added. "My condolences to Sechin's family, who are forced to hide their grief."</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Alexei Navalny death: Navalny’s widow accuses Putin of killing him and vows to continue his work</strong></p>

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<p>Many prominent Russians have inexplicably died since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-to-hold-alexei-navalnys-body-for-two-weeks-carry-out-chemical-analysis-claims-family-691827">Russia to hold Alexei Navalny’s body for two weeks, will carry out 'chemical analysis’, family told</a></strong></p>

<p>Pavel Antov, a wealthy tycoon and a member of Putin's United Russia party had once criticised Russian invasion of Ukraine. In December 2022, he was found dead after falling from a window in India.</p>

<p>Most recently Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny died while serving prison sentence in a penal colony in Russia.</p>

<p>In December 2022, Pavel Antov, a member of Putin's United Russia party and a wealthy sausage tycoon who once criticized Putin's invasion of Ukraine, was found dead after a fall from a window in India.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Son of an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been found dead under 'strange' circumstances, reported Newsweek. Ivan Sechin, son of Russian state-owned oil giant Rosneft's CEO Igor Sechin was 35-years-old.

Son of an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been found dead under 'strange' circumstances, reported Newsweek. Ivan Sechin, son of Russian state-owned oil giant Rosneft's CEO Igor Sechin was 35-years-old. Ivan worked for Rosneft since 2014. His death was not announced and came to light when exiled Russian oligarch and Putin-critic Leonid Nevzlin drew attention to it. Nevzlin said on social media that he found mention of Sechin's death in Russia's national register of inheritance cases. According to Nevzlin, the entry said that Ivan Sechin, born in 1989, lived in a building that was previosly described as "a house for President Putin's associates." In his Facebook post, Nevzlin said death of Ivan Sechin was a "strange coincidence." "Today, when we recalled with my friends and partners why the Kremlin war against Yukos began...it was today that I learned that Igor Sechin had just lost his son. The very same man who fabricated every blatant and bloody case against us. And still," he said in his post. "Probably hard to believe but my heart goes out to a father who lost his child. How I sympathize with Alexei Navalny's mother. How I sympathized in recent years to Bory Nemtsov's mother, who left us this month," Nevzlin added. "My condolences to Sechin's family, who are forced to hide their grief." Watch | Alexei Navalny death: Navalny’s widow accuses Putin of killing him and vows to continue his work × Many prominent Russians have inexplicably died since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Also Read | Russia to hold Alexei Navalny’s body for two weeks, will carry out 'chemical analysis’, family told Pavel Antov, a wealthy tycoon and a member of Putin's United Russia party had once criticised Russian invasion of Ukraine. In December 2022, he was found dead after falling from a window in India. Most recently Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny died while serving prison sentence in a penal colony in Russia. In December 2022, Pavel Antov, a member of Putin's United Russia party and a wealthy sausage tycoon who once criticized Putin's invasion of Ukraine, was found dead after a fall from a window in India. (With inputs from agencies)

Son of Putin ally found dead at 35 in ‘strange’ circumstances: Report

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<p>Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a US-Russian woman in Yekaterinburg on suspicion of treason and raising funds for the Ukrainian Army.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident occurred at a time of ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as complexities in US-Russia relations.</p>

<p>The FSB arrested&nbsp;the 33-year-old woman, a dual citizen residing in Los Angeles, for her alleged involvement in illegal activities, AFP news agency reported citing the intelligence agency. The woman's identity remains undisclosed.</p>

<p><strong>What are the allegations?</strong></p>

<p>According to the FSB statement, the woman was actively gathering funds aimed at purchasing tactical medical items, equipment, weapons, and ammunition for the Ukrainian armed forces.</p>

<p>This action, purportedly conducted while she was in the United States, is deemed as working against Russia's national security interests.</p>

<p>Media outlets shared a video released by the FSB, showing officers escorting the woman, who was wearing a white coat and a hat covering her eyes, in handcuffs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Russia, treason carries severe penalties, with a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison.</p>

<p>The arrest of the US-Russian woman exemplifies the stringent stance Russia maintains regarding activities perceived as detrimental to its security interests.</p>

<p>This incident adds to the existing tensions between Russia and the United States. It also highlights the challenges faced by individuals with dual citizenship amid strained diplomatic relations between the countries.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Russians taking advantage of delays in aid to Ukraine says Zelensky</strong></p>

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<p>The arrest occurred even as several US citizens are already detained in Russia on various charges.</p>

<p>The case of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter held on espionage charges, remains unresolved, prompting discussions of potential prisoner exchanges between the two nations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a US-Russian woman in Yekaterinburg on suspicion of treason and raising funds for the Ukrainian Army.

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a US-Russian woman in Yekaterinburg on suspicion of treason and raising funds for the Ukrainian Army. The incident occurred at a time of ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as complexities in US-Russia relations. The FSB arrested the 33-year-old woman, a dual citizen residing in Los Angeles, for her alleged involvement in illegal activities, AFP news agency reported citing the intelligence agency. The woman's identity remains undisclosed. What are the allegations? According to the FSB statement, the woman was actively gathering funds aimed at purchasing tactical medical items, equipment, weapons, and ammunition for the Ukrainian armed forces. This action, purportedly conducted while she was in the United States, is deemed as working against Russia's national security interests. Media outlets shared a video released by the FSB, showing officers escorting the woman, who was wearing a white coat and a hat covering her eyes, in handcuffs. Also read | Putin gifts Russian-made car to North Korea's Kim Jong Un, violating UN sanctions In Russia, treason carries severe penalties, with a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison. The arrest of the US-Russian woman exemplifies the stringent stance Russia maintains regarding activities perceived as detrimental to its security interests. This incident adds to the existing tensions between Russia and the United States. It also highlights the challenges faced by individuals with dual citizenship amid strained diplomatic relations between the countries. Also watch | Russians taking advantage of delays in aid to Ukraine says Zelensky The arrest occurred even as several US citizens are already detained in Russia on various charges. The case of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter held on espionage charges, remains unresolved, prompting discussions of potential prisoner exchanges between the two nations. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia's FSB arrests US-Russian woman for alleged treason, funding Ukrainian Army

<p>Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh confirmed the reports of Navalny's death while calling it a murder.</p>

<p>Citing an official notice given to the Russian opposition leader's mother, Yarmysh said that the death occurred on February 16 at 2:17 pm&nbsp;local time.</p>

<p>"Alexey Navalny was murdered. His death occurred on February 16 at 2:17 p.m. local time, according to the official message to Alexey’s mother," Yarmysh said in a post&nbsp;on social media platform X.</p>

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<p>"An employee of the colony said that the body of Navalny is now in Salekhard. It was picked up by investigators from the IC. Now they are conducting "investigations" with him," she added.</p>

<p>She further demanded that Navalny's body be sent to his family "immediately".</p>

<p>"We demand that Alexey Navalny's body be handed over to his family immediately," she wrote.</p>

<p>After the reports of Navalny's death surfaced on Russian state media, his wife on Friday (Feb 16) said that President Vladimir Putin should know that he would be punished for all that he had done with the country, her family and her husband.</p>

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<p>"I'd like Putin and all his staff... to know that they will be punished for what they have done with our country, with my family and with my husband," Navalnaya said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We should fight this horrific regime in Russia today. Vladimir Putin should be personally held for all the atrocities they have committed in our country in the last years," she added.</p>

<h2><strong>‘He was healthy and happy,’ says Navalny’s mother</strong></h2>

<p>Navalny's mother, Liumila Navalnaya, on Friday, said that she did not want to hear any condolences and that her son was "alive, healthy and happy" the last time she saw him, which was on Feb 12.</p>

<p>"I saw my son on the 12th at the (prison) colony, we had a meeting. He was alive, healthy and cheerful," she wrote on Facebook, as per Novaya Gazeta newspaper.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh confirmed the reports of Navalny's death while calling it a murder. Citing an official notice given to the Russian opposition leader's mother, Yarmysh said that the death occurred on February 16 at 2:17 pm local time.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh confirmed the reports of Navalny's death while calling it a murder. Citing an official notice given to the Russian opposition leader's mother, Yarmysh said that the death occurred on February 16 at 2:17 pm local time. "Alexey Navalny was murdered. His death occurred on February 16 at 2:17 p.m. local time, according to the official message to Alexey’s mother," Yarmysh said in a post on social media platform X. Alexey Navalny was murdered. His death occurred on February 16 at 2:17 p.m. local time, according to the official message to Alexey’s mother. An employee of the colony said that the body of Navalny is now in Salekhard. It was picked up by investigators from the IC. Now they are… — Кира Ярмыш (@Kira_Yarmysh) February 17, 2024 × "An employee of the colony said that the body of Navalny is now in Salekhard. It was picked up by investigators from the IC. Now they are conducting "investigations" with him," she added. She further demanded that Navalny's body be sent to his family "immediately". "We demand that Alexey Navalny's body be handed over to his family immediately," she wrote. After the reports of Navalny's death surfaced on Russian state media, his wife on Friday (Feb 16) said that President Vladimir Putin should know that he would be punished for all that he had done with the country, her family and her husband. Also read: Alexei Navalny death: Over 170 supporters arrested at rallies across Russia "I'd like Putin and all his staff... to know that they will be punished for what they have done with our country, with my family and with my husband," Navalnaya said. "We should fight this horrific regime in Russia today. Vladimir Putin should be personally held for all the atrocities they have committed in our country in the last years," she added. ‘He was healthy and happy,’ says Navalny’s mother Navalny's mother, Liumila Navalnaya, on Friday, said that she did not want to hear any condolences and that her son was "alive, healthy and happy" the last time she saw him, which was on Feb 12. "I saw my son on the 12th at the (prison) colony, we had a meeting. He was alive, healthy and cheerful," she wrote on Facebook, as per Novaya Gazeta newspaper. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Alexei Navalny was murdered,’ claims Russian opposition leader’s spokeswoman while confirming his death

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<p><strong>Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny News:</strong> Alexei Navalny, the most prominent face of political opposition in Russia has died, as per reports in Russian media later confirmed by the spokesperson of the Putin critic. As per initial reports, Navalny died in the prison. In Russia headed by President Vladimir Putin for last few decades, opposing the all-powerful leader is a very huge thing to start with. But Navalny has been doing it for years, and openly. He not only contested elections against Putin (which Putin won) but also created institutionalised network of people any political movement needs to be a social force. Navalny has dodged death many times in past and created an aura around himself of being a fighter, challenging Putin in his own domain.</p>

<p>Navalny was often seen as an 'irritant' to Putin. One who refused to quit and kept going on. In spite of a number of impediments in his political path, allegedly 'created' by the Russian state, Navalny always appeared to find a way. And thus, he solidified his reputation as a political survivor, which in Russian context, is a huge thing, especially, if you are opposed to Putin.</p>

<p>Navalny was active in Russian politics since the 2000s. In his initial years of political involvement, he jumped into local politics, especially that in Russian capital Moscow. He did make waves and rose through political ranks in the initial years but his time in domestic and global limelight predominantly came in 2010s.</p>

<p>It's interesting to examine how Navalny battled political obstacles to keep on going.</p>

<h2><strong>Russian parliamentary elections and protests (2011)</strong></h2>

<p>The Russian parliamentary elections held in the month of December in 2011 drew widespread criticism of election fraud. Although mass anti-Putin protests in Russia are rare, Navalny was part of a Moscow demonstration that drew about 6000 people. Hundreds of people were arrested along with Navalny. He was handed a jail sentence of maximum 15 days.</p>

<p>Though this looks like a minor thing, the adversity of having been sentenced to jail turned into opportunity as Navalny suddenly became a prominent name. He seized the opportunity and began projecting himself globally. After this arrest and sentencing, his blog quickly became available in English and he was able to address wider audience in the unofficial lingua franca.</p>

<p>He had savvy web presence already, but as some Russian news outlets claimed, the arrest in 2011 made him an offline leader in addition to being an online one.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Alexei Navalny dead in prison, says Russia | Navalny's team says not informed about his death</strong></p>

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<p>It is important to note that under the watch of a president like Putin, who has ruthlessly crushed opposition, having come so far was in itself an achievement for Navalny. But he didn't stop there.</p>

<p>After his release from jail, Navalny made an open call to resist Putin.</p>

<p>It was not on Navalny's mind to challenge Putin directly in presidential elections, but he had taken initial steps.</p>

<p>In 2012, an anti-Putin rally Navalny organised in Moscow drew tens of thousands of people.</p>

<h2><strong>A new party (2012)</strong></h2>

<p>Supporters of the Kremlin-critic formed a party with a name "The People's Alliance". The Russian bureaucracy did everything it could to deny recognition but his supporters applied with different name each time recognition was denied. After initial reluctance, Navalny joined the party.</p>

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<p>This again, was a statement against Putin as his critic had become leader of a political party.</p>

<h2>Challenging Putin in presidential elections (2018)</h2>

<p>In a country where even a simple challenge to the president suddenly put a leader in political crosshairs and more, Navalny openly declared that he would contest presidential elections.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Navalny was attacked by unknown assailants just outside his office in 2017. He was sprayed with a dye that can potentially damage a person's eye. In another similar attack, Navalny reportedly lost most of the sight of his right eye.</p>

<p>To deter him from contesting elections, Russian bureaucracy and state machinery slapped jail sentences on him and Russia's election body disbarred him from contesting.</p>

<h2><strong>Arrests and hospitalisation around Duma elections (2019)</strong></h2>

<p>In spite of previous attack, Navalny stuck to his political line and chose to support independent candidates. He was arrested multiple times and then was hospitalised because of severe damage to eye and skin. It was claimed that he was suffering from 'allergy' but this was disputed.</p>

<h2><strong>Novichok poisoning (2020)</strong></h2>

<p>This was the most prominent attack on Navalny which nearly killed him. A Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok was used against him and after his health deteriorated during a domestic flight in Russia, he was hospitalised. He was then taken to Germany for treatment where he recovered.</p>

<p>It was possible for Navalny to stay in Germany and be an 'in-exile' opposition leader. But he chose to return and was promptly arrested, convicted and sent to prison, including the one in the dreaded Siberian region.</p>

<p>Navalny survived a lot of situations which normally would make an ordinary human being quit their rebellion and take a safe route. Somehow, Navalny did not do this, and kept on fighting astronomical odds stacked against him. This time however, it is being feared that Putin might finally have got his way.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny News: Alexei Navalny, the most prominent face of political opposition in Russia has died, as per reports in Russian media later confirmed by the spokesperson of the Putin critic.

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny News: Alexei Navalny, the most prominent face of political opposition in Russia has died, as per reports in Russian media later confirmed by the spokesperson of the Putin critic. As per initial reports, Navalny died in the prison. In Russia headed by President Vladimir Putin for last few decades, opposing the all-powerful leader is a very huge thing to start with. But Navalny has been doing it for years, and openly. He not only contested elections against Putin (which Putin won) but also created institutionalised network of people any political movement needs to be a social force. Navalny has dodged death many times in past and created an aura around himself of being a fighter, challenging Putin in his own domain. Navalny was often seen as an 'irritant' to Putin. One who refused to quit and kept going on. In spite of a number of impediments in his political path, allegedly 'created' by the Russian state, Navalny always appeared to find a way. And thus, he solidified his reputation as a political survivor, which in Russian context, is a huge thing, especially, if you are opposed to Putin. Navalny was active in Russian politics since the 2000s. In his initial years of political involvement, he jumped into local politics, especially that in Russian capital Moscow. He did make waves and rose through political ranks in the initial years but his time in domestic and global limelight predominantly came in 2010s. It's interesting to examine how Navalny battled political obstacles to keep on going. Russian parliamentary elections and protests (2011) The Russian parliamentary elections held in the month of December in 2011 drew widespread criticism of election fraud. Although mass anti-Putin protests in Russia are rare, Navalny was part of a Moscow demonstration that drew about 6000 people. Hundreds of people were arrested along with Navalny. He was handed a jail sentence of maximum 15 days. Though this looks like a minor thing, the adversity of having been sentenced to jail turned into opportunity as Navalny suddenly became a prominent name. He seized the opportunity and began projecting himself globally. After this arrest and sentencing, his blog quickly became available in English and he was able to address wider audience in the unofficial lingua franca. He had savvy web presence already, but as some Russian news outlets claimed, the arrest in 2011 made him an offline leader in addition to being an online one. Watch | Alexei Navalny dead in prison, says Russia | Navalny's team says not informed about his death × It is important to note that under the watch of a president like Putin, who has ruthlessly crushed opposition, having come so far was in itself an achievement for Navalny. But he didn't stop there. After his release from jail, Navalny made an open call to resist Putin. It was not on Navalny's mind to challenge Putin directly in presidential elections, but he had taken initial steps. In 2012, an anti-Putin rally Navalny organised in Moscow drew tens of thousands of people. A new party (2012) Supporters of the Kremlin-critic formed a party with a name "The People's Alliance". The Russian bureaucracy did everything it could to deny recognition but his supporters applied with different name each time recognition was denied. After initial reluctance, Navalny joined the party. Also Read | Alexei Navalny, most ardent Putin critic in recent years dies in prison, says Russian state media This again, was a statement against Putin as his critic had become leader of a political party. Challenging Putin in presidential elections (2018) In a country where even a simple challenge to the president suddenly put a leader in political crosshairs and more, Navalny openly declared that he would contest presidential elections. Also Read | 'Brutal murder': World reacts to reports of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's death Navalny was attacked by unknown assailants just outside his office in 2017. He was sprayed with a dye that can potentially damage a person's eye. In another similar attack, Navalny reportedly lost most of the sight of his right eye. To deter him from contesting elections, Russian bureaucracy and state machinery slapped jail sentences on him and Russia's election body disbarred him from contesting. Arrests and hospitalisation around Duma elections (2019) In spite of previous attack, Navalny stuck to his political line and chose to support independent candidates. He was arrested multiple times and then was hospitalised because of severe damage to eye and skin. It was claimed that he was suffering from 'allergy' but this was disputed. Novichok poisoning (2020) This was the most prominent attack on Navalny which nearly killed him. A Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok was used against him and after his health deteriorated during a domestic flight in Russia, he was hospitalised. He was then taken to Germany for treatment where he recovered. It was possible for Navalny to stay in Germany and be an 'in-exile' opposition leader. But he chose to return and was promptly arrested, convicted and sent to prison, including the one in the dreaded Siberian region. Navalny survived a lot of situations which normally would make an ordinary human being quit their rebellion and take a safe route. Somehow, Navalny did not do this, and kept on fighting astronomical odds stacked against him. This time however, it is being feared that Putin might finally have got his way. (With inputs from agencies)

Explained | The many lives of Alexei Navalny: The Russian opposition leader who survived, till now

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<p>Deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's colleague said on Saturday (Feb 17) that Russian authorities told Navalny's mother that he died due to "sudden death syndrome", reported Reuters. The news report also said that authorities indicated they would hand over Navalny's body after investigation was complete.</p>

<p>Navalny (47) fell unconscious and died on Friday inside 'Polar Wolf' penal colony located around 1900 kilometres northwest of Moscow. Navalny was serving a three-decade sentence in the penal colony in Kharp.</p>

<p>Navalny's 69-years-old mother Lyudmila rushed to the penal colony on Saturday despite frigid Arctic temperatures of minus 30 degrees Celsius</p>

<p>"When Alexei's lawyer and mother arrived at the colony this morning, they were told that the cause of Navalny's death was sudden death syndrome," said Ivan Zhdanov, chief of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Translation of his post in Russian language was published by Reuters.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russian officials not releasing Navalny's body: Navalny's team | Alexei Navalny death mystery</strong></p>

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<p>'Sudden death syndrome' is a vague term for different cardiac syndromes.</p>

<p><strong>Explained | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-many-lives-of-navalny-the-valiant-fighter-who-survived-till-now-690996">The many lives of Alexei Navalny: The fighter who survived, till now</a></strong></p>

<p>Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh previously said that Navalny's mother was given death notice which stated 2:17 pm local time (0917 GMT) on February 16 as his time of death. Lyudmila was not able to see Navalny's body. She was told that it had been taken to Salekhard, a nearby town. But when she reached there, the morgue was closed.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexey-navalny-was-murdered-russian-opposition-leaders-spokeswoman-confirms-reports-of-his-death-691208">‘Alexei Navalny was murdered,’ Russian opposition leader’s spokeswoman confirms reports of his death</a></strong></p>

<p>"Right now we don't have access to the body and we don't know for sure where it is, and we demand that the Russian authorities immediately give Alexei's body to his family," Yarmysh said, as quoted by Reuters.</p>

<p>Navalny's death has profoundly shocked the world and there have been sharp reactions from the Western countries. US President Joe Biden lauded Navalny's courage and accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being behind the opposition leader's death. The UK has said that there would be consequences for Russia.</p>

<p>Navalny has become another name in long list of people who posed considerable political or military threat to Putin and later died.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's colleague said on Saturday (Feb 17) that Russian authorities told Navalny's mother that he died due to "sudden death syndrome", reported Reuters.

Deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's colleague said on Saturday (Feb 17) that Russian authorities told Navalny's mother that he died due to "sudden death syndrome", reported Reuters. The news report also said that authorities indicated they would hand over Navalny's body after investigation was complete. Navalny (47) fell unconscious and died on Friday inside 'Polar Wolf' penal colony located around 1900 kilometres northwest of Moscow. Navalny was serving a three-decade sentence in the penal colony in Kharp. Navalny's 69-years-old mother Lyudmila rushed to the penal colony on Saturday despite frigid Arctic temperatures of minus 30 degrees Celsius "When Alexei's lawyer and mother arrived at the colony this morning, they were told that the cause of Navalny's death was sudden death syndrome," said Ivan Zhdanov, chief of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Translation of his post in Russian language was published by Reuters. Watch | Russian officials not releasing Navalny's body: Navalny's team | Alexei Navalny death mystery × 'Sudden death syndrome' is a vague term for different cardiac syndromes. Explained | The many lives of Alexei Navalny: The fighter who survived, till now Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh previously said that Navalny's mother was given death notice which stated 2:17 pm local time (0917 GMT) on February 16 as his time of death. Lyudmila was not able to see Navalny's body. She was told that it had been taken to Salekhard, a nearby town. But when she reached there, the morgue was closed. Also Read | ‘Alexei Navalny was murdered,’ Russian opposition leader’s spokeswoman confirms reports of his death "Right now we don't have access to the body and we don't know for sure where it is, and we demand that the Russian authorities immediately give Alexei's body to his family," Yarmysh said, as quoted by Reuters. Navalny's death has profoundly shocked the world and there have been sharp reactions from the Western countries. US President Joe Biden lauded Navalny's courage and accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being behind the opposition leader's death. The UK has said that there would be consequences for Russia. Navalny has become another name in long list of people who posed considerable political or military threat to Putin and later died. (With inputs from agencies)

Authorities told Alexei Navalny’s mother that he died due to ‘sudden death syndrome’

Ukraine's General Oleksandr Tarnavsky early on Saturday said that the Ukrainian forces withdrew from the eastern town of Avdiivka, where the situation had considerably deteriorated in the past few days. The step was taken by Ukraine, hours after it signed the French security deal.

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<p><strong>Alexei Navalny wife Yulia:</strong> Putin critic Alexei Navalny is believed to have written "I love you more and more" in a letter to his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, as a final Valentine’s Day message. He sent the message from behind the bars, reported The Sun.</p>

<p>The jailed Russian opposition leader reportedly died Friday (Feb 16), according to Russian state media. The reports said he collapsed inside the brutal Polar Wolf jail and could not be resuscitated.</p>

<h2><strong>Alexei Navalny’s last message to his wife</strong></h2>

<p>Alexei Navalny wrote in his letter: "Baby, everything is like a song with you: between us there are cities, the take-off lights of airfields, blue snowstorms and thousands of kilometres.”</p>

<p>"But I feel that you are near every second, and I love you more and more," the embattled leader wrote in his last declaration of love.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Alexei Navalny’s wife?</strong></h2>

<p>Yulia Navalnaya, 47, has been described as Russia’s ‘first lady’ of the opposition. Yulia met Navalny in the summer of 1998 during holidays in Turkey. The couple got married two years later, in 2000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple has two children—a daughter Daria, 23, and a son Zakhar, 15.</p>

<p>Yulia Navalnaya was an economist and worked with several Russian banks before getting married to Navalny. She supported her husband throughout his long, perilous journey against the most powerful leader of Russia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In 2020, while Alexei Navalny battled death in Germany after allegedly being poisoned by Russian agents, Yulia used to brief journalists about his condition.</p>

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<h2><strong>Yulia Navalnaya’s reaction after reports of her husband’s death</strong></h2>

<p>Yulia said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his associates will not go unpunished if the death of Alexei Navalny turns out to be true, Reuters reported.</p>

<p>She also called on the international community to join forces and stand up to the “horrific regime” of Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Alexei Navalny wife Yulia: Putin critic Alexei Navalny is believed to have written "I love you more and more" in a letter to his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, as a final Valentine’s Day message.

Alexei Navalny wife Yulia: Putin critic Alexei Navalny is believed to have written "I love you more and more" in a letter to his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, as a final Valentine’s Day message. He sent the message from behind the bars, reported The Sun. The jailed Russian opposition leader reportedly died Friday (Feb 16), according to Russian state media. The reports said he collapsed inside the brutal Polar Wolf jail and could not be resuscitated. Alexei Navalny’s last message to his wife Alexei Navalny wrote in his letter: "Baby, everything is like a song with you: between us there are cities, the take-off lights of airfields, blue snowstorms and thousands of kilometres.” "But I feel that you are near every second, and I love you more and more," the embattled leader wrote in his last declaration of love. Who is Alexei Navalny’s wife? Yulia Navalnaya, 47, has been described as Russia’s ‘first lady’ of the opposition. Yulia met Navalny in the summer of 1998 during holidays in Turkey. The couple got married two years later, in 2000. The couple has two children—a daughter Daria, 23, and a son Zakhar, 15. Yulia Navalnaya was an economist and worked with several Russian banks before getting married to Navalny. She supported her husband throughout his long, perilous journey against the most powerful leader of Russia. Also read: Alexei Navalny, the embattled Putin critic, now reported dead: What you need to know In 2020, while Alexei Navalny battled death in Germany after allegedly being poisoned by Russian agents, Yulia used to brief journalists about his condition. Watch: Alexei Navalny dead in prison, says Russia | Navalny's team says not informed about his death × Yulia Navalnaya’s reaction after reports of her husband’s death Yulia said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his associates will not go unpunished if the death of Alexei Navalny turns out to be true, Reuters reported. She also called on the international community to join forces and stand up to the “horrific regime” of Russia. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Love you more and more,’ Navalny’s last message for his wife Yulia. Who is she?

<p><strong>All You Need To Know About Alexei Navalny:</strong> Russia's most prominent opposition leader <strong>Alexei Navalny</strong> reportedly died on Friday (Feb 16), Russian state media reported citing prison officials. He has been hailed as the most prominent figure in Russia’s splintered opposition. His supporters looked at&nbsp;him&nbsp;as the Russian version of South Africa's Nelson Mandela who will one day walk free out of jail to lead the nation.</p>

<h2><strong>About Alexei Navalny</strong></h2>

<p>Alexei Navalny rose to prominence by writing hard-hitting columns against Russian President Vladimir Putin as a lawyer. In his blogs, Navalny would expose vast corruption among the Russian elites and claim the country was being ruled by "crooks and thieves".</p>

<p>Some called him overtly nationalist. He would march in Russian nationalist marches in the 2000s. His vehement opposition to migration and support for nationalistic movement prompted his expulsion from the liberal opposition party Yabloko in 2007.</p>

<p>But that did not deter him from continuing his perilous journey of standing up to the most powerful leader in the nation.</p>

<p>He would highlight the lavish lifestyle of top Russian leaders and would use the internet and drones to illustrate the vast holdings and luxury properties of the elites.</p>

<p>It was in 2011 when Navalny was arrested by Russian authorities for alleging fraud in the 2011 parliamentary elections that saw Putin’s party register a landslide victory.</p>

<h2><strong>The infamous poisoning of Alexei Navalny</strong></h2>

<p>In August 2020, Navalny was flying from Tomsk, in Siberia, to Moscow when he fell critically ill, leading to an emergency landing of the flight.</p>

<p>Navalny was flown to Germany where he was treated for the effects of a neurotoxin that German military tests showed to be Novichok, a poison developed in the Soviet Union.</p>

<p>Later, a joint media investigation identified a team of assassins reportedly linked to Russia's FSB security service. Putin dismissed the investigation as a smear, saying: "If someone had wanted to poison him, they would have finished him off."</p>

<h2><strong>Alexei Navalny returns to Russia</strong></h2>

<p>In a bold and voluntary move, Navalny chose to return to his homeland on January 17, 2021. There, he was arrested almost immediately, before a court handed him an imprisonment sentence of 2 years and 6 months for “violating the terms of a suspended sentence” by failing to report to his probation officer while receiving life-saving treatment in Germany.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, in February 2022, Alexei Navalny was charged with fraud and in March 2022 sentenced to a nine-year prison term in a strict regime penal colony.</p>

<p>In May 2022, he faced more charges, that critics dubbed as politically motivated. He was accused of founding an extremist community.</p>

<p>Later in June, he was transferred to the strict regime penal colony, where he said he was kept in a “prison within prison” and forced to work while sitting on a low stool, which risked exacerbating his health problems.</p>

<p>"If they decide to kill me then it means we are incredibly strong and we need to use that power and not give up," Alexei Navalny said in an interview with CNN.</p>

<p>"We don't realise how strong we actually are," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


All You Need To Know About Alexei Navalny: Russia's most prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny reportedly died on Friday (Feb 16), Russian state media reported citing prison officials.

All You Need To Know About Alexei Navalny: Russia's most prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny reportedly died on Friday (Feb 16), Russian state media reported citing prison officials. He has been hailed as the most prominent figure in Russia’s splintered opposition. His supporters looked at him as the Russian version of South Africa's Nelson Mandela who will one day walk free out of jail to lead the nation. About Alexei Navalny Alexei Navalny rose to prominence by writing hard-hitting columns against Russian President Vladimir Putin as a lawyer. In his blogs, Navalny would expose vast corruption among the Russian elites and claim the country was being ruled by "crooks and thieves". Some called him overtly nationalist. He would march in Russian nationalist marches in the 2000s. His vehement opposition to migration and support for nationalistic movement prompted his expulsion from the liberal opposition party Yabloko in 2007. But that did not deter him from continuing his perilous journey of standing up to the most powerful leader in the nation. He would highlight the lavish lifestyle of top Russian leaders and would use the internet and drones to illustrate the vast holdings and luxury properties of the elites. It was in 2011 when Navalny was arrested by Russian authorities for alleging fraud in the 2011 parliamentary elections that saw Putin’s party register a landslide victory. The infamous poisoning of Alexei Navalny In August 2020, Navalny was flying from Tomsk, in Siberia, to Moscow when he fell critically ill, leading to an emergency landing of the flight. Navalny was flown to Germany where he was treated for the effects of a neurotoxin that German military tests showed to be Novichok, a poison developed in the Soviet Union. Later, a joint media investigation identified a team of assassins reportedly linked to Russia's FSB security service. Putin dismissed the investigation as a smear, saying: "If someone had wanted to poison him, they would have finished him off." Alexei Navalny returns to Russia In a bold and voluntary move, Navalny chose to return to his homeland on January 17, 2021. There, he was arrested almost immediately, before a court handed him an imprisonment sentence of 2 years and 6 months for “violating the terms of a suspended sentence” by failing to report to his probation officer while receiving life-saving treatment in Germany. Later, in February 2022, Alexei Navalny was charged with fraud and in March 2022 sentenced to a nine-year prison term in a strict regime penal colony. In May 2022, he faced more charges, that critics dubbed as politically motivated. He was accused of founding an extremist community. Later in June, he was transferred to the strict regime penal colony, where he said he was kept in a “prison within prison” and forced to work while sitting on a low stool, which risked exacerbating his health problems. "If they decide to kill me then it means we are incredibly strong and we need to use that power and not give up," Alexei Navalny said in an interview with CNN. "We don't realise how strong we actually are," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Alexei Navalny, the embattled Putin critic, now reported dead: What you need to know

Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader and Putin's fiercest domestic critic has reportedly died in a Russian prison. How did the anti-corruption activist die?

Gravitas: Alexei Navalny, Putin's fiercest critic, mysteriously dies in Russian jail

World mourns Russian opposition leader's death. Russian police officials detain over 100 people at memorials organised for kremlin critic leader's death. Meanwhile, Navalny's team says Russian investigators are lying to keep the leader's body. Watch to know more!

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<p>Russian law enforcement, as reported by the Moscow Times, has arrested&nbsp;over 170 individuals at spontaneous memorials for Navalny held throughout the country. On Friday (Feb 16), Russian authorities issued warnings advising against participating in demonstrations.</p>

<p>Additionally, the British government announced its decision to summon the Russian embassy to convey its stance about&nbsp;Russian authorities being entirely responsible for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.</p>

<p>Expressing deep concern, the foreign ministry stressed on the necessity for a thorough and transparent investigation into Navalny's death at an Arctic penal colony,&nbsp;reported Reuters.</p>

<p>British Foreign Minister David Cameron asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be held accountable for Navalny's demise. While attending a security conference in Munich, Cameron also stressed on&nbsp;the need for consequences, highlighting Navalny's courageous fight against corruption and for democracy.</p>

<p>Both Cameron and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid tribute to Navalny, acknowledging his significant role as a staunch advocate for Russian democracy. Sunak praised Navalny as a fearless fighter for justice, underscoring the profound impact of his activism.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-ho-ho-ho-to-i-love-you-heres-how-putin-critic-alexei-navalny-described-his-last-days-in-arctic-prison-691111">Also read |&nbsp;'From Ho-ho-ho to I love you': Here's how Putin critic Alexei Navalny described his last days in Arctic prison</a></p>

<h2><strong>Supporters offer tribute across US, Europe</strong></h2>

<p>Supporters of Navalny gathered across Europe and the United States on Friday (Feb 16) to honour the prominent opposition figure, who was widely recognised as Russia's leading dissident even during his imprisonment.</p>

<p>Navalny's death was confirmed on Friday by officials at the Arctic prison where he was serving a 19-year sentence.</p>

<p>From New York and Washington to various cities in Western Europe and capitals of former Soviet states, mourners paid tribute to Navalny, a charismatic lawyer who galvanised domestic opposition against Russian President Vladimir Putin.</p>

<p>Many attendees&nbsp;attributed Navalny's death to Putin, with chants of "Putin murderer! Putin to The Hague" echoing outside Russian&nbsp;embassy in Berlin, referencing the International Criminal Court.</p>

<p>In Warsaw, demonstrators gathered outside the Russian embassy, while in Switzerland, hundreds convened outside Zurich's railway station and in front of the United Nations in Geneva, carrying portraits of Navalny and white flowers.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Biden: Putin and his thugs caused Navalny's death</strong></p>

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<p>In Moscow, small groups laid flowers at makeshift memorials, and similar scenes unfolded in cities like London, Vilnius, and New York, where people expressed grief and condemnation of Putin's regime.</p>

<p>Navalny, allegedly&nbsp;collapsed and died at the "Polar Wolf" penal colony where he was serving a lengthy prison sentence. The circumstances surrounding his death have sparked outrage and renewed calls for accountability within Russia and beyond.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russian law enforcement, as reported by the Moscow Times, has arrested over 170 individuals at spontaneous memorials for Navalny held throughout the country. On Friday (Feb 16), Russian authorities issued warnings advising against participating in demonstrations.

Russian law enforcement, as reported by the Moscow Times, has arrested over 170 individuals at spontaneous memorials for Navalny held throughout the country. On Friday (Feb 16), Russian authorities issued warnings advising against participating in demonstrations. Additionally, the British government announced its decision to summon the Russian embassy to convey its stance about Russian authorities being entirely responsible for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Expressing deep concern, the foreign ministry stressed on the necessity for a thorough and transparent investigation into Navalny's death at an Arctic penal colony, reported Reuters. British Foreign Minister David Cameron asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be held accountable for Navalny's demise. While attending a security conference in Munich, Cameron also stressed on the need for consequences, highlighting Navalny's courageous fight against corruption and for democracy. Both Cameron and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid tribute to Navalny, acknowledging his significant role as a staunch advocate for Russian democracy. Sunak praised Navalny as a fearless fighter for justice, underscoring the profound impact of his activism. Also read | 'From Ho-ho-ho to I love you': Here's how Putin critic Alexei Navalny described his last days in Arctic prison Supporters offer tribute across US, Europe Supporters of Navalny gathered across Europe and the United States on Friday (Feb 16) to honour the prominent opposition figure, who was widely recognised as Russia's leading dissident even during his imprisonment. Navalny's death was confirmed on Friday by officials at the Arctic prison where he was serving a 19-year sentence. From New York and Washington to various cities in Western Europe and capitals of former Soviet states, mourners paid tribute to Navalny, a charismatic lawyer who galvanised domestic opposition against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Many attendees attributed Navalny's death to Putin, with chants of "Putin murderer! Putin to The Hague" echoing outside Russian embassy in Berlin, referencing the International Criminal Court. In Warsaw, demonstrators gathered outside the Russian embassy, while in Switzerland, hundreds convened outside Zurich's railway station and in front of the United Nations in Geneva, carrying portraits of Navalny and white flowers. Also watch | Biden: Putin and his thugs caused Navalny's death In Moscow, small groups laid flowers at makeshift memorials, and similar scenes unfolded in cities like London, Vilnius, and New York, where people expressed grief and condemnation of Putin's regime. Navalny, allegedly collapsed and died at the "Polar Wolf" penal colony where he was serving a lengthy prison sentence. The circumstances surrounding his death have sparked outrage and renewed calls for accountability within Russia and beyond. (With inputs from agencies)

Alexei Navalny death: Over 170 supporters arrested in support rallies across Russia

<p>The recent mysterious death&nbsp;of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure, marks yet another sombre chapter in the ongoing saga of Kremlin critics meeting untimely deaths.</p>

<p>Navalny's death at&nbsp;an Arctic Circle jail, as announced by the Russian prison service, adds to a troubling pattern of suppression and elimination faced by those who dare to challenge Vladimir Putin.</p>

<p>From mysterious plane crashes to suspicious poisonings, the fates of these dissenting voices paint a chilling picture of political opposition in Russia. Take a look.</p>

<h2><strong>Yevgeny Prigozhin: The mutiny and the midair explosion</strong></h2>

<p>Yevgeny Prigozhin, once a powerful oligarch within Putin's inner circle, met a dramatic end in 2023 when the plane he was flying in exploded midair. This incident followed a failed mutiny led by Prigozhin against the Russian Ministry of Defence, highlighting the perilous consequences of dissent within Putin's regime.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-ho-ho-ho-to-i-love-you-heres-how-putin-critic-alexei-navalny-described-his-last-days-in-arctic-prison-691111">Also read |&nbsp;'From ho-ho-ho to I love you': Here's how Putin critic Alexei Navalny described his last days in Arctic prison</a></p>

<h2><strong>Boris Nemtsov: A bridge too far</strong></h2>

<p>Boris Nemtsov, a vocal Kremlin critic and former deputy prime minister, was assassinated in 2015 near the Kremlin in Moscow. His outspoken opposition to Putin's government and his efforts to rally against Russian military actions in Ukraine ultimately led to his tragic demise.</p>

<h2><strong>Boris Berezovsky: From power to exile</strong></h2>

<p>Boris Berezovsky, once a formidable Russian businessman who went into exile in England, was found dead in 2013 with a noose around his neck. His fall from grace and subsequent death underscore the risks faced by those who fall out of favor with the Kremlin.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-tributes-for-navalny-supporters-condemn-russia-hold-putin-accountable-for-his-death-691127">Also read |&nbsp;Alexei Navalny death: Global tributes pour in, supporters condemn Russia, hold Putin accountable</a></p>

<h2><strong>Alexander Litvinenko: Poisoned truths</strong></h2>

<p>Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian spy turned critic, was fatally poisoned with polonium-210 in London in 2006. Despite evidence implicating Russian agents in his death, the Kremlin continues to deny involvement, reflecting a pattern of impunity.</p>

<h2><strong>Ravil Maganov: The Fatal fall</strong></h2>

<p>Ravil Maganov, chairman of Lukoil, died in a suspicious fall from a Moscow hospital window after openly criticising the war in Ukraine. His death, deemed a suicide by Russian state media, raises questions about the dangers of dissent within Russia's corporate elite.</p>

<h2><strong>Anna Politkovskaya: Targeted truths</strong></h2>

<p>Anna Politkovskaya, a courageous journalist and critic of Russia's actions in Chechnya, was gunned down in 2006. Despite convictions in connection with her murder, the masterminds behind her assassination remain elusive, highlighting the pervasive climate of impunity.</p>

<h2><strong>Sergei Magnitsky: Silenced by corruption</strong></h2>

<p>Sergei Magnitsky, a whistleblower who exposed corruption, died in prison under suspicious circumstances in 2009. His tragic fate underscores the dangers faced by those who challenge corruption within Putin's regime.</p>

<h2><strong>Alexander Perepilichnyy: Whistleblower's woes</strong></h2>

<p>Alexander Perepilichnyy, a financier turned whistleblower, died in 2012 under murky circumstances in the UK. While initially ruled as natural causes, allegations of poisoning cast a shadow over his untimely demise.</p>

<p>Beyond these high-profile cases, numerous Russian businessmen have reportedly met similar fates in the past year, with suicides and mysterious deaths haunting the landscape of dissent in Russia.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The recent mysterious death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure, marks yet another sombre chapter in the ongoing saga of Kremlin critics meeting untimely deaths.

The recent mysterious death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure, marks yet another sombre chapter in the ongoing saga of Kremlin critics meeting untimely deaths. Navalny's death at an Arctic Circle jail, as announced by the Russian prison service, adds to a troubling pattern of suppression and elimination faced by those who dare to challenge Vladimir Putin. From mysterious plane crashes to suspicious poisonings, the fates of these dissenting voices paint a chilling picture of political opposition in Russia. Take a look. Yevgeny Prigozhin: The mutiny and the midair explosion Yevgeny Prigozhin, once a powerful oligarch within Putin's inner circle, met a dramatic end in 2023 when the plane he was flying in exploded midair. This incident followed a failed mutiny led by Prigozhin against the Russian Ministry of Defence, highlighting the perilous consequences of dissent within Putin's regime. Also read | 'From ho-ho-ho to I love you': Here's how Putin critic Alexei Navalny described his last days in Arctic prison Boris Nemtsov: A bridge too far Boris Nemtsov, a vocal Kremlin critic and former deputy prime minister, was assassinated in 2015 near the Kremlin in Moscow. His outspoken opposition to Putin's government and his efforts to rally against Russian military actions in Ukraine ultimately led to his tragic demise. Boris Berezovsky: From power to exile Boris Berezovsky, once a formidable Russian businessman who went into exile in England, was found dead in 2013 with a noose around his neck. His fall from grace and subsequent death underscore the risks faced by those who fall out of favor with the Kremlin. Also read | Alexei Navalny death: Global tributes pour in, supporters condemn Russia, hold Putin accountable Alexander Litvinenko: Poisoned truths Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian spy turned critic, was fatally poisoned with polonium-210 in London in 2006. Despite evidence implicating Russian agents in his death, the Kremlin continues to deny involvement, reflecting a pattern of impunity. Ravil Maganov: The Fatal fall Ravil Maganov, chairman of Lukoil, died in a suspicious fall from a Moscow hospital window after openly criticising the war in Ukraine. His death, deemed a suicide by Russian state media, raises questions about the dangers of dissent within Russia's corporate elite. Anna Politkovskaya: Targeted truths Anna Politkovskaya, a courageous journalist and critic of Russia's actions in Chechnya, was gunned down in 2006. Despite convictions in connection with her murder, the masterminds behind her assassination remain elusive, highlighting the pervasive climate of impunity. Sergei Magnitsky: Silenced by corruption Sergei Magnitsky, a whistleblower who exposed corruption, died in prison under suspicious circumstances in 2009. His tragic fate underscores the dangers faced by those who challenge corruption within Putin's regime. Alexander Perepilichnyy: Whistleblower's woes Alexander Perepilichnyy, a financier turned whistleblower, died in 2012 under murky circumstances in the UK. While initially ruled as natural causes, allegations of poisoning cast a shadow over his untimely demise. Beyond these high-profile cases, numerous Russian businessmen have reportedly met similar fates in the past year, with suicides and mysterious deaths haunting the landscape of dissent in Russia. (With inputs from agencies)

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