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Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, known for his criticism of Putin and surviving a 2020 nerve agent poisoning, has died in prison at 47, as confirmed by the Russian prison service.
Navalny's return to Russia in 2021 led to his arrest on politically motivated charges, and his death raises concerns about human rights. The prison service is investigating, and Putin has been informed.
Navalny's demise precedes Russia's presidential election, where Putin is expected to secure a fifth term. Navalny had been sentenced to 19 years and faced prior charges.
His reported death follows a period of apparent disappearance, prompting global concern.
