People march on Russia’s embassy after the loss of life of Alexei Navalny

Hundreds of individuals have marched on the Russian embassy in London after the loss of life of Vladimir Putin‘s opponent Alexei Navalny. 

Protesters chanting slogans important of Putin gathered exterior the embassy in Kensington Palace Gardens subsequent to Hyde Park this night. 

People might be heard saying ‘Putin in is a assassin’, ‘the struggle should cease’ and ‘love is stronger than the struggle’. 

Russian information retailers introduced the loss of life of the 47-year-old at the moment – citing the Siberian jail service the place he was serving his sentence – however gave no explanation for loss of life or additional info. 

The information sparked shock and anger across the globe, with world leaders and commentators rapidly pointing the finger on the Kremlin.

Navalny was ‘brutally murdered by the Kremlin,’ Latvia‘s president declared, whereas Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned it was ‘apparent’ Putin had ordered the dissident’s killing.

Hundreds of individuals have marched on the Russian embassy in London after the loss of life of Vladimir Putin’s opponent Alexei Navalny

Russian information retailers introduced the loss of life of the 47-year-old at the moment – citing the Siberian jail service the place he was serving his sentence – however gave no explanation for loss of life or additional info

Protesters chanting slogans important of Putin gathered exterior the embassy in Kensington Palace Gardens subsequent to Hyde Park this night

Navalny was ‘brutally murdered by the Kremlin,’ Latvia’s president declared, whereas Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned it was ‘apparent’ Putin had ordered the dissident’s killing

Victor, who moved to London after Ukraine struggle began, mentioned on the protest: ‘We’re right here to assist his household and to indicate his household they don’t seem to be alone. 

‘Russia is in opposition to the struggle irrespective of the propaganda’

Andrew from London added: ‘I wished to do one thing. There is not a lot I can do however we’re displaying we care.

‘We wish to present along with his loss of life his concepts do not die and we bear in mind.’

Maria mentioned: ‘We nonetheless have family members in Russia and it is painful to observe what the nation goes in to and you may’t keep silent

‘He was an emblem of what we’re all combating in opposition to. It’s ruined one of many core hopes for us.

‘This is simply the tip of the iceberg. People go to jail for nothing.’

The protest in London comes following related demonstrations in cities throughout Europe. 

In Berlin, 500 to 600 individuals gathered in entrance of the Russian embassy chanting ‘Putin is a killer’ in a mix of Russian, German and English.

Groups additionally gathered in Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain amongst others. 

The spouse of outspoken Putin opponent Alexei Navalny has declared Vladimir Putin ‘will reply’ for the loss of life of her husband in custody and vowed that the Russian President’s ‘evil regime’ will quickly meet its downfall.

FILE – Russian opposition chief Alexei Navalny gestures as he stands in a cage within the Babuskinsky District Court in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021

This picture taken from video launched by Russian Federal Penitentiary Service reveals Russian opposition chief Alexei Navalny through a video hyperlink from the Arctic penal colony in Kharp, Kovrov, Russia, on Feb. 15, 2024

In Berlin, 500 to 600 individuals gathered in entrance of the Russian embassy chanting ‘Putin is a killer’ in a mix of Russian, German and English

Protesters maintain a vigil in Berlin to reveal in opposition to the loss of life of Navalny that was introduced at the moment

In a defiant and emotional speech on the Munich Security Conference at the moment, Yuliya Navalnaya held again her tears to declare: ‘(Navalny) would have been right here, on this corridor.

‘I do not know whether or not you consider the terrible information that we acquired – simply from Russian state sources. Because for a few years we’ve not been in a position to consider Putin and his authorities, they all the time lie.

‘But if it is true I need Putin, his entire crew and all of his mates to know that may reply for what they’ve performed to our nation, my household and my husband. That day will come very quickly.

‘And I name on the worldwide group, the individuals on this room, and other people in all places that we struggle and beat this evil, this horrible regime in Russia led by Vladimir Putin. They are to be personally held chargeable for all of the horrible issues they’ve performed to us.’