Navalny camp plans protests across Russia as fears for his health worsen
18 April 2021 - 18:35
Moscow — Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s condition has worsened sharply after a two-and-a-half-week-long hunger strike, prompting supporters to say he could die in days and announce a nationwide protest.
“Alexei is dying now. Given his condition, it’s a matter of days,” Navalny’s spokesperson Kira Yarmysh said on Facebook. Navalny’s supporters called for demonstrations across Russia on April 21 in a blog post. ..
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