Navalny 'paid for his courage with his life': Germany's Scholz

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Scholz recalled occasions when he had spoken with Navalny about the "great courage" that prompted him to return to Russia after recovering in Berlin from a poisoning attack

Staff Writer, Agence France-Presse (AFP)

February 16, 2024

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Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday condemned the death of Alexei Navalny in prison, saying the Russian opposition leader paid for his courage with his life.

Scholz recalled occasions when he had spoken with Navalny about the "great courage" that prompted him to return to Russia after recovering in Berlin from a poisoning attack.

"He has now paid for this courage with his life," said Scholz.

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