Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences on the death of Russian opponent Alexei Navalny, calling it a “sad event.” In a provocative statement, Putin admitted that he had approved the release of Navalny days before his death, but lamented that “unfortunately what happened happened.”
According to reports from various media outlets, Putin stated that he had supported the idea of exchanging Navalny for Russian prisoners detained in the West before the opponent’s sudden passing. The Russian President’s comments have sparked controversy and speculation regarding the circumstances surrounding Navalny’s death.
The news of Navalny’s passing has sent shockwaves through Russia and the international community, with many calling for a thorough investigation into the cause of his sudden death. Navalny, a prominent critic of Putin’s government, had been serving a prison sentence at the time of his passing.
As more details emerge about the events leading up to Navalny’s death, the world waits to see how Putin’s statements will impact the ongoing tension between Russia and the West.