Back to top
Biden says Putin is responsible for Navalny's death
The famed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in prison, Russian media reported on Feb. 16.
A portrait of Alexei Navalny, candles and flowers are left at a memorial in Paris on Feb. 16, 2024, after the announcement that the Kremlin's most prominent critic had died in an Arctic prison. (Photo by Ian Langsdon/AFP via Getty Images)
Live reporting has ended for this topic. Read the latest news here.
Key updates
- Russian state media: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison
- Navalny's spokesperson said the news had not been confirmed yet
- Kremlin spokesperson said that 'doctors must find out' more details about Navalny's death, Putin informed
- Michel: 'EU holds Russian regime (solely) responsible for (Navalny's) tragic death'
- Navalny's mother: 'He was alive, healthy, and cheerful' days ago
- Russian state-controlled media: Medics 'arrived in less than 7 minutes' to revive Navalny
- Independent Russian media to demand footage from Navalny's penal colony
- Navalny's wife: Putin must be brought to justice for what he did to our country, Navalny
- Harris: 'Russia is responsible' for Navalny's death
- Biden: Putin is responsible for Navalny's death.
Latest News
Three years of reporting, funded by our readers.
Millions read the Kyiv Independent, but only one in 10,000 readers makes a financial contribution. Thanks to our community we've been able to keep our reporting free and accessible to everyone. For our third birthday, we're looking for 1,000 new members to help fund our mission and to help us prepare for what 2025 might bring.
Three years. Millions of readers. All thanks to 12,000 supporters.
It’s thanks to readers like you that we can celebrate another birthday this November. We’re looking for another 1,000 members to help fund our mission, keep our journalism accessible for all, and prepare for whatever 2025 might bring. Consider gifting a membership today or help us spread the word.
Most popular
Three years of reporting, funded by our readers.
Millions read the Kyiv Independent, but only one in 10,000 readers makes a financial contribution. For our third birthday this November, we're looking for 1,000 new members to fund our mission and to help us prepare for what 2025 might bring. We’re relying on you.
Help us get 1,000 new members!
Editors' Picks
Kremlin finds new enemies to target — Russians without kids
With Scholz's government in shambles, conservative rival touts more decisive Ukraine strategy
Ukraine reacts warily to Trump appointments as Russia’s war rages on
