Following the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent figure in the opposition against Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. lawmakers have expressed a unified stance on the need for global action. Representatives Adam Schiff, Grace Meng, and others emphasized Navalny's role as a defender of democracy and human rights, urging the international community to hold corrupt autocrats accountable for Navalny's murder and to protect democracy in Europe and beyond. They highlighted the urgency of supporting Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression, linking Navalny's death to the broader fight for freedom and democracy in Europe. Calls were made for the U.S. to renew its support for Ukraine and for the House GOP to facilitate the passage of assistance, framing Navalny's death as a call to action against Putin's tyranny and his horrendous actions in Ukraine. The lawmakers also stressed the importance of protecting national security, defending allies, and supporting the Ukrainian people.
Navalny's death can't be in vain. Let's honor his courage by standing up to Putin and defending democracy in Ukraine.
We’ve heard a lot about Alexei Navalny's death recently. It’s tragic. You should be allowed to oppose the ruling party in your country without risk of poison, prison, or death. But I would remind everyone though, especially the journalists in the back, that Ukraine's Zelenskyy… https://t.co/EsvCTO4NLt
Navalny’s death is yet another example of Putin’s brutality. We cannot let him get away with this. We must not waver as we protect our national security, defend our allies, and support the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom. https://t.co/ruCz5Vdbge
We cannot back down in holding Putin & his cronies accountable. From the death of Alexei Navalny to their horrendous actions in Ukraine, they must pay a price. And the House GOP must quickly allow the passage of assistance to Ukraine — or be complicit in aiding & abetting Putin. https://t.co/fzVRtw0iyE
Alexei Navalny was a fierce defender of democracy & human rights. He wasn't afraid to stand up to Putin & neither should the rest of the world. As we mourn Navalny's death, renewing US support for Ukraine is more important than ever. We must protect democracy in Europe & beyond. https://t.co/NXLXzPT9lT
Alexei Navalny's death must not be in vain. His murder is a call to action for the global community to hold corrupt autocrats accountable. To hesitate is to let Ukraine suffer at Putin's hands in the same way Navalny did. Read @tribelaw and my op-ed ⤵️ https://t.co/o17ByjKROv