Wife of Navalny: Putin will face consequences
BERLIN: If Alexei Navalny’s death, which was confirmed by the Russian prison service on Friday, is verified, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his allies will face consequences, according to the wife of the Kremlin critic. Yulia Navalnaya expressed her skepticism regarding the news of her husband’s passing during her speech at the Munich Security Conference, citing the fact that it originated from Russian government sources. “We are unable to trust Putin or his administration. “They lie all the time,” a somber and emotional Navalnaya uttered. But if this is accurate, I want Putin, his friends, his government, and his entire entourage to know that they will answer for what they did to our nation, my husband, and my family. And very soon, this day will arrive.” “Both this regime and Vladimir Putin must bear personal responsibility for all the terrible things they have been doing to my country, to our country, Russia, in recent years,” she added.
“Navalny has attained eternal life”
The news of Navalny’s passing also sparked a strong response from other opponents of Putin. Renowned Russian author Boris Akunin, who lives in self-imposed exile in Europe, stated, “There is nothing more the dictator can do to Navalny; he is dead and has become immortal.” Additionally, I believe that the dictator will be more afraid of a dead Alexey than a living one. He told AFP that “[Putin] will probably start a terror campaign in the nation to silence critics.” Dmitry Muratov, the recipient of the Russian Nobel Peace Prize, called Navalny’s demise “murder.” For three years, Alexey suffered from torture and mental anguish.
Per Navalny’s physician, the body is incapable of withstanding such things. The newspaper Novaya Gazeta quoted Alexey Navalny as saying, “Murder was added to his sentence.” Dmitry Gudkov, a dissident politician from Russia, declared on social media that Alexei’s death was a murder. Put together by Putin… Even if Alexei passed away from “natural” causes, his poisoning and additional torture while incarcerated were the real causes. Before turning into a vocal opponent of the regime, British-American businessman Bill Browder was one of the largest foreign investors in Russia. He stated on X that “Putin assassinated Navalny.” Because he had the guts to oppose Putin, he took this action. He took this action because Navalny provided the Russian people with an alternative to oppression and kleptocracy.
Global leaders respond
According to Russian media, Navalny fell ill and collapsed after going for a walk. The Yamalo-Nenets region’s prison service was cited. Navalny was serving a lengthy sentence on what was widely believed to be politically motivated charges. Navalny’s team questioned the announcement’s veracity and stated they had not received confirmation of the death. At the Munich Security Conference on Friday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris stated that Washington was seeking confirmation of the “dreadful” report. Speaking on February 18, 2023, at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, is U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.
Speaking on February 18, 2023, at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, is U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. She went on, “Let’s be clear, Russia is responsible for whatever story they tell. We will have more to say on this later.” The reports of Navalny’s passing “deeply saddened and concerned” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. He told reporters, “All the facts have to be established and Russia has serious questions to answer.” “NATO and its allies have long called for Alexei Navalny’s immediate release. He has been a strong voice for freedom and democracy for many years.” Earlier this week, the Kremin critic appeared in court via video link. Despite the notoriously harsh conditions of the penal colony where the 47-year-old was being held on a 19-year sentence, the critic seemed in good health and spirits.
A UK minister charges Putin with homicide
All political stripes in the UK have paid tribute to Alexei , with Security Minister Tom Tugendhat accusing Vladimir Putin’s government of killing Mr. Navalny to silence him. The minister declared, “Those who reject Moscow’s dictatorship carry on his courage.” “Alexei Navalny showed incredible, impossible courage in his fight for Russian democracy,” said Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party. The news of his passing is devastating for the Russian people. My sympathies are with his loved ones, friends, and supporters everywhere. Furthermore, “the world does need to wake up to the threat that Putin and Russia pose,” cautioned shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves. “Putin’s despicable methods might be to kill his enemies, but he will never kill the light of freedom and democracy which Navalny has stood for so courageously,” said Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.