--- title: " European leaders react to the news about the death of Alexei Navalny" url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/30455/european-leaders-react-to-the-news-about-the-death-of-alexei-navalny published: 2024-02-16T15:29:52Z language: en section: "Political" source: radiomoldova.md --- # European leaders react to the news about the death of Alexei Navalny > "The death of Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison is a stark reminder of the regime’s appaling oppression of dissent," President Maia Sandu wrote in a post on the X platform. The head of state sent her condolences to the family, relatives and the Russian people. "The death of Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison is a stark reminder of the regime’s appaling oppression of dissent," President Maia Sandu wrote in a post on the X platform. The head of state sent her condolences to the family, relatives and the Russian people. ![](https://storage.radiomoldova.md/images/e592ee60-5cb5-467b-a736-8cde292d1d15.jpg) ![](https://storage.radiomoldova.md/images/1f86a37b-5148-4d6d-bb29-00128ce15954.jpg) Prime Minister Dorin Recean also posted a message on the X network regarding the tragic news of the death of the Russian opposition leader. The Prime Minister said that the death of Alexei Navalny is a reminder of why we must continue to resist the Kremlin's brutality and defend democratic values. *"Just like Alexei, people all over the world are fighting for freedom, democracy and respect for human rights. And this fight should never stop,"* wrote Recean. The Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, said that the whole world is horrified by the death of Alexei Navalnyi. > The whole world is horrified by the death of Alexei Navalny, who had an undeniable impact on Russia’s fight for democracy. His legacy must live on, because a free Russia means a safer world for all of us. Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alexei Navalny. pic.twitter.com/FQgPzv7Ut7 — Igor Grosu (@Igor_Grosu_md) February 16, 2024 Several European officials reacted to the sudden death of the Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she was deeply saddened by the terrible news. > Deeply disturbed and saddened by news of the death of Alexei Navalny. Putin fears nothing more than dissent from his own people. A grim reminder of what Putin and his regime are all about. Let's unite in our fight to safeguard the freedom and safety of those who dare to… pic.twitter.com/YoIbS7XbdX — Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) February 16, 2024 > The world has lost a fighter whose courage will echo through generations. Horrified by the death of Sakharov Prize laureate Alexei Navalny. Russia took his freedom & his life, but not his dignity. His struggle for democracy lives on. Our thoughts are with his wife & children. pic.twitter.com/JMSAkLpb0T — Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) February 16, 2024 > Alexei @navalny fought for the values of freedom and democracy. For his ideals, he made the ultimate sacrifice. The EU holds the Russian regime for sole responsible for this tragic death. I extend my deepest condolences to his family. And to those who fight for democracy around… — Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) February 16, 2024 *"I just learned about the death of the Russian opponent Alexei Navalny. He was obviously killed by Putin, as were many others who were tortured and killed by this creature. Putin doesn't care who dies, as long as he maintains his position,"* Vladimir Zelensky said. We remind you that the Russian opposition politician, Alexei Navalnyi, in prison, has died, the prison service in the Yamalo-Nenetsk region, where Navalnyi was serving his sentence, reports Reuters. The spokesman of the Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, stated that the doctors are to establish the causes of Alexei Navalny's death. The Russian official said President Vladimir Putin had been briefed on what had happened.