Why the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is convenient for Putin

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Rightly or wrongly, the state and Mr Putin, in particular, will continue to be accused of responsibility for Mr Navalny’s death.

Mr Alexei Navalny’s death came precisely a month before Russia’s general election, in which Mr Vladimir Putin is seeking another six-year presidential term., the charismatic 47 year-old key Russian opposition leader who – at least according to the Russian authorities – simply “lost consciousness” on Feb 16 in a detention facility and “could no longer be resuscitated”.

Still, dying in sudden and inexplicable circumstances is what happens to most of those who dare oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin.Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile deviceResend verification e-mail

 

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