Navalny's Death Extinguishes Putin's Sharpest Critic in Russia.

The death of Alexey Navalny, a prominent opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is seen as a clear signal of the dangers of challenging Putin's repressive regime. Navalny rose to international prominence during pro-democracy protests in Russia in 2011-2012 and was known for his charisma and wit. His death, which occurred shortly before the start of the presidential election campaign, has led to accusations against the Kremlin and Putin himself. Navalny's fate follows a series of incidents involving critics of the Russian government, and his death has sparked condemnation from Western leaders. [Extracted from the article]