The death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent pro-democracy and anti-corruption activist in Russia, has sparked widespread condemnation and mourning. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal described Navalny's death as 'devastating' but emphasized that his legacy of opposing Vladimir Putin's dictatorship and envisioning a freer, more prosperous future for Russians lives on. The sentiment that Putin is directly responsible for Navalny's death was echoed by other notable figures, including a blunt statement from political strategist Rick Wilson, 'Putin Murdered Navalny: Say The Words', and Senator Mazie Hirono, who labeled Navalny as an 'unflinching champion of democracy' who stood up to Putin's 'corrupt and brutal oppression'. Representative Kathy Castor referred to Navalny as a 'brave pro-democracy, anti-corruption leader' and a 'martyr to freedom', urging freedom-loving people worldwide to stand against autocrats like Putin. Navalny's own words, 'I have my country and my convictions', were highlighted, underscoring his commitment to his cause.
Russian heroism. “I am old. They can only kill me.” (via @michikokakutani ) https://t.co/fAvZU7YKf9 https://t.co/Qdd8R3RyJa
Brave pro-democracy, anti-corruption leader Alexi Navalny dies a martyr to freedom. Let his murder galvanize freedom-loving people across the world to stand up to autocrats including savage Putin Navalny recently proclaimed , “I have my country and my convictions… 1/2 https://t.co/Rr469elobd
Zelensky imprisoned American citizen Gonzalo Lira for criticizing him and he died in prison last month. https://t.co/Jt58SZfqBV https://t.co/ULdjJZq2wD
Alexei’s death is devastating, but his legacy lives on. He was imprisoned for courageously opposing Putin’s dictatorship & daring to tell Russians they could have a freer, more prosperous future. My thoughts are with his family & friends as they mourn this great loss. https://t.co/uvbvknheNS
Bravery. https://t.co/jKnIQLyTOJ
Alexei Navalny was an unflinching champion of democracy who bravely stood up to Putin’s corrupt and brutal oppression. Putin responsible. Dictators like Putin get rid of people who don’t agree with them. Sound familiar? https://t.co/i3fAeQ0zry
Putin Murdered Navalny: Say The Words https://t.co/jmBeHg3Wm3