Alexey Navalny's Death Sparks Global Outcry and Sanctions Against Russia

Navalny was reportedly close to being released in a prisoner swap before his sudden death, leading to international sanctions and vows of continued resistance.

Alexey Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure, was set to be exchanged for a Russian prisoner in Germany before his sudden death in a penal colony.
Navalny's death has sparked international outrage, with the U.S. imposing sanctions against Russia and his widow pledging to continue his fight against the regime.
German and U.S. citizens were also supposed to be part of the prisoner swap involving Navalny, highlighting the international dimension of the case.
Navalny's supporters and family allege he was killed by the Russian state, a claim the Kremlin denies, stating he died of natural causes.
The death of Navalny is seen as a potential green light for authoritarian regimes to target political prisoners, raising concerns about the safety of opposition figures globally.