Russian opposition Navalny died in prison

Russian Federal Prison Service (FSIN) reported that detained dissident Alexei Navalny died in prison.

Russian opposition Navalny died in prison
Russian opposition Navalny died in prison

 In the statement made by FSIN, it was stated that Navalny's health deteriorated and he lost consciousness in prison no. 3 in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region. In the statement, "The necessary medical interventions performed on Navalny did not yield positive results. Doctors determined that he died. The cause of death is being investigated." statements were included. According to AA news, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov answered journalists' questions on the subject. Peskov stated that the Federal Prison Service is investigating the causes of Navalny's death within the framework of certain rules and that there is no need for any instructions for this, and said, "Doctors will carry out the necessary investigations." said. Forensic sources announced that the causes of Navalny's death are being investigated. Kommersant newspaper wrote today (Friday) that Russian President Vladimir Putin learned that opposition politician Alexei Navalny died in prison. Russian Presidential Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also said the following on the subject: All investigations into Navalny's death are being carried out by the Russian Federal Prisons Organization and there is no need for a new instruction from the Kremlin. Peskov also emphasized that Navalny's cause of death should be determined by doctors.

 The death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of the Russian government, was accompanied by reaction and statements from Western officials. Alexei Navalny, a well-known critic of the Russian government who was serving time in a prison in the country's Yamalo-Nenets region, lost consciousness and died on Friday after a short walk. Navalny, a well-known critic of the Russian government who was jailed on several previous charges, was sentenced to 19 years in prison on August 13 at the end of another trial. The 47-year-old Navalny, who presented himself as Putin's fiercest critic in the last decade, was sentenced to a total of 11 years and 6 months in prison for the crime of "deception and disobedience to the orders of justice" in previous courts and organizations his was outlawed as an "extremist organization". Following the announcement of the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a comprehensive, transparent and credible investigation into his death. Reacting to the death of Alexei Navalny, the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and her deputy Josep Borrell announced that they will not hesitate to make every effort to make Moscow responsible for his death. US President Joe Biden says Putin is responsible for the death of Alexei Navalny in prison. US Vice President Kamala Harris in this context said: It is clear that the Russian government is responsible.

 Reacting to Navalny's death, Charles Michel, President of the European Council, said: Navalny fought and sacrificed himself for democracy and freedom and the Russian government is responsible for his tragic death. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also expressed regret for Navalny's death and said: Russia must answer serious questions about his death. British Prime Minister Rishi Sonak also said that Navalny was a staunch defender of Russian democracy who throughout his life showed extraordinary courage. Even German Chancellor Olaf Schultz considered Navalny's death a terrible sign of Russia's changes in recent years and expressed regret for his death. Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, expressed his anger at Navalny's death and said: In Russia today, freedom fighters are sent to death camps. Western authorities are reacting to the death of Alexei Navalny, a critic of the Russian government, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday after Navalny's death: Statements in this regard are completely unacceptable and without accurate evidence. Also, the Moscow prosecutor's office in a statement published on its official website on Friday announced that any demonstration in the Russian capital due to the death of Alexei Navalny is illegal. The office warned that gathering to take part in illegal collective action under Russian law is a crime and could lead to arrest.