Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is ‘dying’ from hunger strike, according to his press secretary

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Navalny’s press secretary Kira Yarmysh released a statement on Saturday saying Navalny is “dying,” which comes along with news of the dissident’s deteriorating condition from a medical trade union. Navalny has been refusing food in prison since March 31st and says there have been threats to force feed him.

Люди обычно избегают слова "умирает". Но сейчас Алексей умирает. При его состоянии это вопрос дней.https://t.co/i4dsEi9RqE pic.twitter.com/zn7mmXPF36

— Кира Ярмыш (@Kira_Yarmysh) April 17, 2021