Yulia Navalny's Plea: Putin Must Face Consequences for Alexei's Death!

World » RUSSIA | February 16, 2024, Friday // 18:26
Bulgaria: Yulia Navalny's Plea: Putin Must Face Consequences for Alexei's Death! Yulia Navalny

The world mourns the loss of Alexei Navalny, a prominent figure in the fight for freedom and democracy in Russia. Navalny, who had become a symbol of hope, died in a penal colony north of the Arctic Circle while serving a lengthy sentence, according to prison authorities.

Newly released images from Thursday depict Navalny in apparent good health as he participated in a court hearing via video link. The hearing dismissed his claims of illegal recordings of conversations with his lawyer during his time at a former colony in Melehovo, leading to further charges and an additional 19-year sentence behind bars.

Navalny's death was not immediately communicated to his legal team, who were en route to the remote penal colony, a journey spanning 51 hours from Moscow. The exact circumstances surrounding his death are yet to be determined, with a special commission tasked with establishing the causes, as announced by the prison administration.

During a security conference in Munich, Navalny's wife, Yulia Navalny, delivered a powerful statement condemning the Russian regime led by President Vladimir Putin. She demanded accountability for the suffering inflicted upon her family and country.

"If this is true, I want Putin and all his entourage, his friends and his government to know that they will be held accountable for what they did to our country, to my family and to my husband," Yulia Navalny declared.

Calling upon the international community to unite against the oppressive regime in Russia, Navalny emphasized the urgency of addressing the atrocities committed by the Putin government.

"I want to call on the entire world community, everyone in this room and the people of the world, to come together and defeat this evil, terrible regime that is now ruling Russia. This regime and Vladimir Putin personally must be held accountable for the terrible things Russia has been doing to my country in recent years," she urged.

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