Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who has repeatedly criticized Putin in Russia, was arrested shortly after returning from Germany, saying that the foreign ministers of the seven major countries were based on political intentions. Issued a joint statement condemning Russia.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was allegedly attacked by chemical weapons nerve agents and was arrested by authorities shortly after returning from Germany this month, and protests spread throughout Russia. It was.
Foreign ministers of G7 countries including Japan and senior representatives of the EU-European Union issued a joint statement on the 26th, calling for immediate release after saying "condemning Mr. Navalny's arrest and detention based on political intentions" I am.
In addition, regarding the detention of citizens participating in the protests, "I am deeply concerned about the detention of thousands of citizens and journalists who participated in the peaceful protests. Russia released the detainees. We demand that citizens' rights such as freedom of speech be guaranteed. "
On the other hand, the Russian government has opposed the arrest of Mr. Navalny with no political intention, and the conflict with the West is deepening.