Russia has seen widespread arrests and protests in the aftermath of the reported death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent opposition figure who had been a strong critic of President Vladimir Putin. Navalny had recently urged prison workers to vote against Putin, leading to speculation about his untimely demise. The events have prompted international condemnation, with United States President Joe Biden squarely laying the blame on Putin.
Navalny's last appearance before his reported death showed him in good spirits, even joking with a judge during a video conference court hearing. However, prison authorities claim that he collapsed on Friday after his daily walk. State media reports suggest that emergency teams attempted to revive him for over 30 minutes, but Navalny's family still awaits official confirmation of his death.
