Alexei Navalny has died

The next thing we will hear will be that he’s been cremated. I wouldn’t be surprised if that has already happened.

There is no way that the authorities will want his body to undergo an autopsy.

Of course Russians aren't brainwashed. It's fairly easy to see on you tube. Of course many are reluctant to be on camera.

Quelle surprise.

Apparently his body has gone missing after being turned over to investigators!!!

I've just signed this: secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/navalny_tribute_loc/?

Oh yes I have read that he uses doubles, or at least it’s thought he does.

Weren’t there rumours about him being seriously ill too a while back? Wishful thinking maybe.

I would love to know what the average Russian really thinks of him. They can’t all be brainwashed surely?

RIP A very brave man.

My husband has a goodly supply of six inch nails …. perhaps better if left out in the rain to get rusty first.

Witzend

Bastard bloody Putin. 🤬
I can’t help wondering whether, if hundreds of us made wax/playdough/pastry images of him, all at the same time, and stuck cocktail sticks all over it, it’d have any effect.

(I know it wouldn’t, but it’s a satisfyingly vengeful thought.)

Actually ........
I have a lot of very sharp pins.

There's more than one of him, though, have you noticed?

It is a good suggestion Witzend. Maybe you could knit one?

Bastard bloody Putin. 🤬
I can’t help wondering whether, if hundreds of us made wax/playdough/pastry images of him, all at the same time, and stuck cocktail sticks all over it, it’d have any effect.

(I know it wouldn’t, but it’s a satisfyingly vengeful thought.)

I read that Navalny's murder would have no effect on Putin's standing in Russia. He ordered it because he could with impunity. One day he'll get what he deserves...

Yes indeed Jennifer. He is a vile man, I’ve seen many countries are calling for him to not be allowed to get away with it, but I have little faith that anything much will happen.

As he refuses to accept responsibility for any atrocities maddyone including the Salisbury poisoning.

And of course Putin is denying anything to do with his death.

I was so sorry to hear this desperately sad news about a very courageous man.
He was described as being a very charismatic character who wanted to run for President.
Just imagine the difference he could have made to Russia, well the whole world really.
The war in Ukraine would have stopped for a start, and of course conditions for Russians would have improved immeasurably.

Who is there now to stand up to Putin?

RIP. I hope his death will have bad consequences for Putin but my expectations are low.

Navalny documentary on BBC 2 just now, Story ville.

A brave, brave man. How truly dreadful it must be to live in a country which does not allow free speech.
I can recall the days of the Cold War, I lived in W Germany when the wall came now and rejoiced at Gorbachov.
How terribly sad Russia is now more like it was under Stalin and the kulag is used a means of silencing those who are brave enough to question the regime.

Such a shame what a brave man.
Tbh I'm surprised he lasted so long? Putin certainly didn't want him around, he signed off his death warrant no doubt.
His poor family, he will never be forgotten.

Terrible news.
Shame on them all.

RIP Alexei Navalny

May his memory live on and give others the courage they need to overthrow this evil regime.

" Shame on those who took his life."
I agree, Aldom, evil men working for the most evil of men.

I'm so sad to hear of the death of this brave, brave man. His wife and children must have been dreading this day since his return. Thinking of them and all who loved him.
R.I.P. Alexei Navalny.

Aldom

Such a courageous man. May he always be remembered.
RIP.
Condolences to those who love him.
Shame on those who took his life.

This. Beautifully worded Aldom

Such a courageous man. May he always be remembered.
RIP.
Condolences to those who love him.
Shame on those who took his life.