Russia’s Federal Prison Service announced that 47-year-old Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died during his detention in the prison on the Yamal Peninsula. According to their statement, Navalny lost his consciousness after taking a walk 16 and lost his life despite healthcare professionals’ efforts today on February 16. The cause of his death is being determined.
Navalny was investigating the corruption cases of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle.