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Russia opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, dies

VOICE AIR MEDIA, VAM News Update

THE Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence said, as per news agency Reuters.

The statement said, “Navalny felt bad after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness. Medical staff arrived immediately and an ambulance team was called.”

It added, “Resuscitation measures were carried out which did not yield positive results. Paramedics confirmed the death of the convict. The causes of death are being established.”

However, there was no confirmation of Alexei Navalny’s death from his team as his aide Kira Yarmysh said, “Alexei’s lawyer is flying to Kharp and as soon as we have any information, we will report it.”

Meanwhile, Alexie Navalny’s press secretary said that she has no confirmation on his death.

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