Russian Opposition Leader Dies In Prison

Alexei Navalny
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Russian police detained Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny at a Moscow airport

Russia’s federal penitentiary service says opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, on Friday died at the Arctic prison colony where he was serving a 19-year term.

The statement revealed that; “Navalny felt bad after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness. Medical staff arrived immediately and an ambulance team was called. 

Alexei Navalny

“Resuscitation measures were carried out which did not yield positive results. Paramedics confirmed the death of the convict. The causes of death are being established.”

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