Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is believed to have been attacked by chemical weapons nerve agents, will return to Russia on January 17 from his recuperation destination Germany and reveal his stance against the Putin administration. did.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny suddenly lost consciousness while traveling on a passenger plane and was treated at a German hospital last August, and an international investigative journalism group said that Russian security agencies were using chemical weapons nerve agents. Last month, we released the results of a survey that allegedly attacked using.



Mr. Navalny posted a message and video on his SNS on the 13th, reporting that rehabilitation is proceeding smoothly, and saying that "health has almost recovered and it is time to go home" on January 17th. He announced his intention to return from Germany on the day.



However, in Russia, security agencies have completely denied any involvement in the alleged poisoning attempt, and they are investigating Mr. Navalny on suspicion of fraud, pointing out that he may be detained if he returns to Japan. It has been.



"The Putin administration poses all sorts of threats to prevent me from returning home. I must be thinking,'Don't return home because I'm asking,'" Navalny said in a video, denying allegations of fraud. He emphasized his willingness to continue to oppose the Putin administration.