The death of the Russian Opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, in an Arctic penal colony last week has raised fresh questions over the political direction of the world’s largest nation by landmass. The circumstances of Mr Navalny’s death are unclear; his aides have already questioned delays by Russian prison authorities in returning his body. In recent years, Mr Na­valny emerged as a magnet for many Russians seeking to replace Mr Putin after more than two decades in power. His death will leave a void in the Russian Opposition. Would Mr Navalny’s legacy play a role in this collective decision?

Source: The Telegraph February 20, 2024 15:48 UTC