Alexei Navalny supporters want proof he is healthy as no-one is allowed to see him
A close ally has said Navalny began to experience serious back pain last week, felt a numbness in his leg and has been unable to stand on it
25 March 2021 - 13:59
Moscow — Allies of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on Thursday that they want proof that he is healthy after his lawyers were denied access to him and the Russian prison service issued a sparse statement saying his health is satisfactory.
His supporters said on Wednesday that they are concerned by a deterioration in his health and his lawyers said they have not been allowed to visit him in prison...
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