World Leaders and Activists Blame Putin for Navalny's Reported Death
World leaders and Russian opposition activists wasted no time blaming President Putin and his government for the reported death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Leaders Condemn Putin and Demand Accountability
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, visiting Germany, stated that Navalny was killed by Putin and called for the Russian leader to be held responsible for his actions.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised Navalny's bravery and criticized the regime that led to his death.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs called Navalny's murder a fact and condemned Russia's current regime.
Navalny's Associates Demand Confirmation
Navalny's close ally Ivan Zhdanov stated that authorities must notify the relatives within 24 hours, but no information has been provided.
Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya expressed her mistrust in Putin and his government and stated that they would bear responsibility for what they did.
The international community expressed sympathy for Navalny's family and outrage at the Kremlin's actions.
International Outrage and Calls for Action
Russian opposition figures and exiled politicians blamed Putin for Navalny's death, calling it murder and stating that it was a result of poisoning and torture in prison.
World leaders, including Vice President Kamala Harris, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, criticized Putin and demanded accountability.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the importance of fighting against autocracy and safeguarding freedom and safety.
