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- President Biden addresses the death of Alexei Navalny.
- Global leaders and Navalny’s wife criticize Putin following Navalny’s death.
- Navalny was serving a 19-year sentence in a Russian prison.
President Biden Responds to Alexei Navalny’s Death
President Biden has publicly addressed the death of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who was imprisoned and reportedly died in custody. The news has sparked international outcry, with several global figures and Yulia Navalnaya, Navalny’s wife, openly condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin for his role in the opposition leader’s demise.
Navalny, who was serving a lengthy 19-year prison term, was widely regarded by his supporters as a political prisoner targeted for his outspoken criticism of Putin’s regime. The circumstances surrounding his death have raised serious concerns about political repression and human rights abuses in Russia.
The U.S. President’s remarks were scheduled for 12 p.m. EST, and interested individuals were encouraged to watch the live broadcast to hear Biden’s full statement on this significant international incident.
