Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Reported Missing in Penal Colony

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Reported Missing in Penal Colony

Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, has reportedly gone missing while serving a prison sentence in a penal colony. His lawyers have been unable to contact him, and prison authorities have not disclosed his whereabouts. Navalny’s disappearance comes after he fell ill and had to receive treatment, during which his lawyers maintained contact with him. However, there has been no contact for the past six days, raising concerns about his safety. Supporters believe that the charges against Navalny are politically motivated due to his opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been in power for two decades. The Kremlin has not yet commented on Navalny’s disappearance.

Russia Claims Economic Growth Despite Sanctions

Russia Claims Economic Growth Despite Sanctions

Russia has claimed to have overcome the Western sanctions and is expecting strong economic growth. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledges that the nation faced collapse due to unprecedented sanctions but states that it has bounced back. However, doubts remain regarding Russia’s economic future as critical sectors like the auto industry continue to decline.