Cichanoŭskaja: Navalny deliberately killed by Putin’s regime

February 16, Pozirk. The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is “yet another proof that human life has no value for dictators,” Belarusian opposition leader Śviatłana Cichanoŭskaja said on Telegram.
In her opinion, the regimes of Vladimir Putin and Alaksandar Łukašenka “get rid of their opponents by any means in order to stay in power.”
Cichanoŭskaja pointed out that Belarusian authorities are holding “dozens of political prisoners incommunicado.” “The lives of Mikałaj Statkievič, Maša Kaleśnikava, my husband Siarhiej and others are under direct threat,” she said.
Political prisoners Vitold Ašurak, Vadzim Chraśko, Mikałaj Klimovič and Aleś Puškin have died behind bars, while hundreds of others “are being held in inhumane conditions without any aid,” she added.
Noting that the Anti-Corruption Foundation founder was repeatedly placed in a punishment cell, Cichanoŭskaja said: “I have no doubt that Navalny was purposefully killed by Putin’s regime.”
“I offer my sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and colleagues of Alexei Navalny. My heart is with you today,” she concluded.
Navalny died today in Russia’s “Polar Wolf” prison colony. He was 47.
Prison authorities said he felt unwell after a walk and lost consciousness. An ambulance crew pronounced him dead.
The cause of death has not yet been determined, according to the authorities.
In 2020, the politician supported the protests in Belarus. He repeatedly criticized the government of Alaksandar Łukašenka.
- EconomyBelarus, EEU eye new economic partnershipsThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsKGB adds 15 people to "list of terrorists"The material is available only to POZIRK+
- SocietyRussian Orthodox Church to open temple for children in northern BelarusThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- SocietyOpposition politician urges KGB to declassify archivesThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- Politics, Security
- EconomyHouse of Representatives votes to restrict foreign currency loans, protect homeownersThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsŁukašenka defends labor migration, citing staff shortagesThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- Economy
- PoliticsMPs approve bill on international road transportation with PakistanThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- EconomyŁukašenka set to boost trade with Kaliningrad despite complicated logisticsThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- SocietyNumber of Europeans using Belarus’ visa waiver growingThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- Politics
- EconomyEDB links Belarus’ reserves rise to foreign currency supply growthThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsIrregular Belarus-EU crossings soaring since JanuaryThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- PoliticsChina's parliamentary delegation to visit Belarus this weekThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- SocietyThree die in car crashes involving unlicenced driversThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- SocietyThunderstorm aftermath: 176 toppled trees, properties damagedThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- SocietyJob openings exceed 210,000 in early JuneThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- SocietyŁukašenka unveils Minsk stadium, thanks ChinaThe material is available only to POZIRK+
- Politics