Many world leaders reacted to the information about the death of the imprisoned politician Alexei Navalny in a Russian colony.
Navalny's death: reaction of world leaders
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called Navalny's death "a grim reminder of what Putin and his regime are."
Deeply disturbed and saddened by news of the death of Alexei Navalny. Putin fears nothing more than dissent from his own people. A grim reminder of what Putin and his regime are all about. Let's unite in our fight to safeguard the freedom and safety of those who dare to stand up against autocracy.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that "Russia has serious questions to answer."
[I am] saddened & concerned by the reports of Alexei Navalny's death. Russia has serious questions to answer. Navalny has been a strong voice for freedom & democracy; NATO & Allies had long called for his release. My thoughts are with his family & loved ones.
Jens Stoltenberg
Secretary General of NATO
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called Navalny "the most ardent champion of Russian democracy, who demonstrated incredible courage throughout his life."
This is terrible news. As the fiercest advocate for Russian democracy, Alexei Navalny demonstrated incredible courage throughout his life. My thoughts are with his wife and the people of Russia, for whom this is a huge tragedy.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Navalny's death shows "how Russia has changed and what kind of regime is in power in Moscow."
I am deeply saddened by the death of Alexei Navalny. He stood up for democracy and freedom in Russia - and apparently paid for his courage with his life. This terrible news shows once again how Russia has changed and what kind of regime is in power in Moscow.
Olaf Scholz
Chancellor of Germany
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevichs wrote, "Whatever your thoughts about Alexei Navalny as the politician, he was just brutally murdered by the Kremlin."
Whatever your thoughts about Alexei Navalny as the politician, he was just brutally murdered by the Kremlin. That’s a fact and that is something one should know about the true nature of Russia’s current regime. My condolences to the family and friends.
Navalny's death: what is known
On February 16, the Russian colony announced the death of Alexei Navalny.
After a walk , Navalny felt unwell and almost immediately lost consciousness, reports the Russian Federal Department of Corrections in the Yamalo-Nenetsky Automonous region. The emergency medical doctors confirmed the death of the convict, russian media cites.
Navalny's lawyer flew to the village of Harp, where the colony is located.
