Navalny a dominant opposition figure, even from prison
Updated / Saturday, 24 Apr 2021
07:31
He was once described by the Wall Street Journal as the man Vladimir Putin fears most .
And this week, as thousands chanted the name of Alexei Navalny in protests across Russian cities, it seemed that, even from prison, Navalny still has the ability to cause trouble for the Russian President.
Across the West this week, international leaders from the US to the UN and the EU all issued warnings to Russia about consequences for the Kremlin if Navalny dies in custody.
The 44-year-old has been on hunger strike in prison since 31 March as a protest at what he says has been inadequate medical treatment for chronic pain.
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