Published 06:41 IST, September 11th 2020
Russian critic Alexei Navalny 'can talk again' after waking up from induced coma: Reports
Russian critic Alexei Navalny is reported to have made significant progress in his recovery and is now able to speak again. He is being treated in Berlin.
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Russian critic Alexei Navalny is reported to have me significant progress in his recovery and is w able to speak again. He is being treated at a hospital in Berlin after falling ill last month during a flight to Moscow. His suspected poisoning has triggered widespre speculations surrounding a possible assassination attempt.
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Navalny on his way to recovery
According to German magazine Der Spiegel, Navalny's police protection has been increased as he is anticipated to receive more visitors. While speculations about him remembering details of his sudden sickness are abound, hospital treating Navalny has me comment.
Alexei Navalny has been in helines since he fell sick under mysterious circumstances on a flight back to Moscow from Siberia on Aug 20. He was rushed to a hospital in Siberian city of Omsk after plane me an emergency landing and was put in an induced coma.
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His supporters were quick to suspect he h been poisoned but Russian authorities h deunced allegations and expressed concerns over this well being. After much debate over his transfer, Navalny was later moved to Berlin’s Charite hospital, where his samples tested positive for presence of a Soviet-era nerve nt vichok.
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44-year-old politician gained prominence as a man Putin “fears” most after Wall Street Journal published his interview with a similar title in 2012. He has been at forefront of anti-corruption struggle in Russia and has organised several demonstrations against Putin and his political allies.
Navalny used YouTube, Twitter, and a personal blog to expose alleged corruption in Putin’s government and has published videos and documents on corruption of Russian state officials. He has been jailed several times over various charges including embezzlement and calling for unauthorised protests, which Russian leer has deunced as politically motivated. He strongly criticised sweeping constitutional reforms introduced by Putin, giving himself an option to stay in power beyond term limits.
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06:41 IST, September 11th 2020