Protest in Russia calling for Alexei Navalny to be freed as leader is in hospital after hunger strike
"Alexei’s health has sharply deteriorated, and he is in a rather critical condition. Doctors are saying that judging by his test (results), he should be admitted into intensive care.” In Putin's speech, he denounced foreign governments' alleged attempts to impose their will on Russia. Although Putin did not use Navalny's name, Western governments have criticised Russia for its treatment of Navalny and have called for his release. Navalny's group originally called for protesters to gather at Manezh Square, just outside the Kremlin walls, but police blocked it off. So a large crowd gathere...
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