Alexei Navalny was asked four years ago what he'd tell Russians if he were killed for challenging President Vladimir Putin. Russia's prison agency announced Friday that Navalny had died in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence on charges of extremism. Kremlin political critics, turncoat spies and investigative journalists have been killed or assaulted in a variety of way s. The Russian opposition has lost its brightest star with Navalny's sudden death in a prison colony.
Alexei Navalny s death in a Russian prison colony has left the opposition in a difficult position. With many key figures either dead, exiled, or imprisoned, there is a lack of unified leadership and vision for Russia s future. The elimination of Navalny has led to concerns about the end of political dissent in the country. Despite the challenges, some opposition politicians are trying to build coalitions with anti-war groups and exiled figures to continue the fight for democracy.
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Kremlin political critics, turncoat spies and investigative journalists have been killed or assaulted in a variety of ways. The Russian opposition has lost its brightest star with Navalny’s sudden death. Now the question on everyone’s mind: What does it do now?
Alexei Navalny, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin s biggest foes, died Friday in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence.