Tag: politician
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Russians Gather in Moscow to Mourn Opposition Leader Navalny Amidst Chants of Defiance
Thousands of Russians gathered in Moscow to pay their respects to the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Despite the risk of arrest and a heavy police presence, mourners, including Navalny’s mother, attended his funeral, while his wife, remaining abroad, posted a farewell message online. The crowd chanted anti-government slogans and expressed their grief and respect…
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Prominent Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Dies in Prison; President Biden Accuses Putin of Responsibility
International leaders and communities have expressed shock and dismay following the sudden death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison. President Biden has squarely blamed President Vladimir Putin for Navalny’s demise, calling it further evidence of Putin’s brutality. Navalny’s wife, Yulia, warned of consequences for Putin if her husband’s death is confirmed. Meanwhile, in…