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Russia: UK expresses concern over worsening health of Alexey Navalny
The Foreign Office has expressed concern over the condition of Russian opposition activist Alexey Navalny, whose health is reportedly worsening in prison.
An FCDO spokesperson said:
The UK is deeply concerned by reports of the unacceptable treatment of Alexey Navalny and the continued deterioration of his health. Mr Navalny must be given immediate access to independent medical care. We reiterate our call for his immediate release from his politically motivated imprisonment.
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Published 18 April 2021