The Kremlin on Tuesday described U.S. comments expressing concern about the condition of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny as unacceptable interference in Russia’s internal affairs.
Navalny’s whereabouts unknown
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that he is unaware of Navalny’s location after he was transferred from his penal colony to an undisclosed location.
Call for immediate release of Navalny
White House National Security spokesman John Kirby called on Monday for Navalny’s immediate release, stating, “He should never have been imprisoned in the first place.”
Navalny’s position within the prison system
The location of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny within the prison system remains unknown, and he did not attend another court session.
Russia denies report of prisoner swap deal with the West involving Navalny
Russia on Wednesday denied a U.S. media report about a potential prisoner swap deal between Moscow and Western countries involving imprisoned opposition figures.
U.S. imposes sanctions on four Russians suspected of involvement in Navalny’s poisoning
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four Russian individuals suspected of being involved in the poisoning of Navalny in 2020, who is now imprisoned.
Trial begins for Navalny’s ally accused of “extremism”
A close ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny started his trial in Siberia on Monday for allegedly creating a “extremist organization,” which lawyers and activists consider a political retaliation.
Imprisoned opposition leader Navalny receives additional 19 years in prison
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was sentenced on Friday to an additional 19 years in prison following a conviction on multiple charges.
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