The Kremlin's number one adversary is dead. Russian opponent Alexeï Navalny died on Friday February 16 in the Arctic prison where he was serving a 19-year prison sentence, the prison services (FSIN) announced.  

“On February 16, 2024, in penitentiary center number three, prisoner Navalny AA felt unwell after a walk (...) the causes of death are being established,” said the FSIN of the Arctic region of Yamal in a press release. 

With AFP

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