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- Putin critic Alexey Navalny’s widow urges Americans not to take democracy for granted (newsbreak.com)
Yulia Navalnaya Warns Americans About Democracy
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, recently appeared on “The View” to urge American voters to cherish their democracy ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
“Don’t take everything for granted,” she said. “You are still living in a democratic country, and I still believe in American institutions.”
Navalny’s Concerns About a Trump Presidency
Alexey Navalny expressed concerns about the possibility of a second Trump presidency. In a letter written from prison, he described Trump’s agenda as “scary” and a “nightmare.”
Navalny’s Death and Russian Investigation
Navalny died in a prison camp in February. Russian authorities claim he died of natural causes, but his family believes he was murdered by the Kremlin.
An independent investigation revealed that Navalny suffered a “sharp pain” and convulsed before his death, symptoms suggestive of poisoning. However, the police report allegedly omitted this information.
Yulia Navalnaya’s Role as an Opposition Leader
Since her husband’s death, Yulia Navalnaya has stepped forward as an opposition leader. She leads his Anti-Corruption Foundation and advocates internationally for sanctions against Putin’s regime.
She believes that the full story of her husband’s death will be revealed and that the fight against Putin’s regime will continue.
Navalny’s Return to Russia
Despite the dangers, Alexey Navalny returned to Russia to encourage his countrymen to “not be afraid.”
In his memoir, “Patriot,” he acknowledged the likelihood of his death in prison. However, he believed that his return was necessary to inspire resistance to Putin’s regime.
Yulia Navalnaya’s Grief and Resilience
Yulia Navalnaya misses the evening conversations she had with her husband.
Despite the threats to her safety, she remains undeterred in her fight against Putin’s regime. She believes that others will continue the struggle if something happens to her.