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February 21, 2024

Biden to Issue New Russia Sanctions over Nalvany Death Amid Widespread Accusations of Assasination
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The Biden administration said it is preparing "major sanctions" against
Russia in response to the death of Alexei Navalny, which it has blamed
on President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, in Russia, Navalny's family is
building pressure for Russian prison authorities to release the body of
the deceased opposition leader. The X social media account of Navalny's
widow, Yulia Navalnaya, was temporarily suspended after she posted a
video statement accusing Putin of killing Navalny and hiding his body to
cover up the assassination. Navalnaya has vowed to take over from her
husband and lead the opposition movement.


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