“My message in case they kill me is very simple: don't give up.” This is what Alexei Navalny said in English when he was interviewed in 2022 for the CNN documentary 'Navalny'.
The director, Daniel Roher, then asked him to repeat the concept in Russian. “I have something obvious to tell you – replied the dissident, speaking in his native language – if they decide to kill me, it means that we are incredibly strong. We must use this power, not give up, let's remember that we are a great force that is oppressed by these bad people We do not realize how strong we are. The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for the good to do nothing. For this reason, do not remain inactive.”
Alexey Navalny died today in prison, although news on the causes of the 47-year-old's death arrive in dribs and drabs from Moscow. The West bluntly accuses Vladimir Putin of murder: “Navalny was killed by Putin,” says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Moscow, for now, relies on the words of spokespersons and the versions, often partial, reported by the media that report the illness, suffered during a walk before returning to isolation. The causes of Navalny's death ''will be ascertained by doctors'', says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, confirming the opponent's death. “They still don't know each other and the West is already jumping to conclusions that are frankly unacceptable.”
EU sources: “Slowly murdered by Putin”
Alexey Navalny, “a courageous man, an example who gave hope to democrats around the world”, was “slowly murdered by Vladimir Putin”. A senior EU official explained this ahead of next Monday's Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. It is very likely that the ministers will address the topic at the meeting at the beginning of next week, which will focus on several topics: the situation in the Middle East and the Sahel, as well as the war in Ukraine. Furthermore, conclusions on Belarus are expected. Navalny had been poisoned, then treated in Germany, but had wanted to return to Russia “because he wanted to continue his fight for democracy” and was “slowly killed in prison. I am sure that the issue will be raised by the ministers” and that the High Representative Josep Borrell “will make a statement” in this regard, EU sources report.
White House: “Biden informed of news of Navalny's death”
Joe Biden was informed about the news of Alexey Navalny's death in the Russian penal colony. The White House makes this known. So far, the representatives of the Biden administration who have spoken out, while pronouncing harsh words of condemnation for Russia and Vladimir Putin, have underlined that they are still trying to independently confirm the news reported by official Russian sources.
UN: “Moscow must guarantee a credible investigation into Navalny”
The UN urges the Russian authorities to ensure that action is taken on the death of Alexei Navalny a credible investigation: “If someone dies while in state custody, the state is presumed to be responsible, a responsibility that can only be refuted through an impartial and transparent investigation conducted by an independent body,” said the spokeswoman for the Office for UN human rights Liz Throssell. “We strongly urge the Russian authorities to ensure that such an investigation is carried out,” she continued.
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