Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny ended a 24-day hunger strike after he was permitted to see independent medical treatment. Navalny was reportedly days away from death.
So what made Vladimir Putin blink? Was it pressure from the Biden Administration and the international community? Or did Putin conclude that if Navalny died in captivity he would become a martyr around whom Russia would rally?
Whatever Putin's reasons, the fact remains that Navalny is still a political prisoner and international pressure should be brought to bear for his release.
At least we can take comfort this won't be the last the world hears from Navalny.
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