Putin Refused to Say Navalny's Name. Heres What He Called Him Instead
Anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, whose death was announced by Russian officials on Friday, was one of the Kremlins most outspoken domestic critics for more than a decade. Despite numerous arrests and efforts to hinder his activities, Navalny, 47, remained one of the most popular opposition figures in Russia and a thorn in the Kremlins side.