Russian opponent Leonid Volkov, Navalny’s ally, hospitalized after attack in Lithuania

Leonid VolkovExiled Russian opponent and ally of deceased dissident Alexey Navalnywas admitted to a hospital on Tuesday after being attacked in front of his home in Lithuanialocal police told AFP.

Volkov, 43, is one of the most prominent figures in the Russian opposition, as well as Navalny’s former chief of staff and president until 2023 of the anti-corruption foundation founded by the president’s main opponent. Vladimir Putin.

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“Leonid Volkov He has just been attacked in front of his house. Someone broke a car window and threw tear gas into his eyes, after which the attacker began hitting Leonid with a hammer“Navalny’s spokesman wrote on the social network Kira Yarmish.

Alexei Navalny’s allies shared photos showing Volkov’s injuries, including a black eye and blood on his leg, which ran down his pants.

They later shared an image of Volkov being carried on a stretcher to an ambulance.

Lithuanian police spokesperson Ramunas Matonis confirmed to AFP that a Russian citizen was attacked near his home in the capital, Vilniusaround 10pm local time (8pm GMT).

“Many police officers are working at the scene.Matonis said, adding that the suspects have not been identified and that more details about the attack are expected on Wednesday morning.

Police confirmed that Volkov was admitted to a hospital.

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The attack comes almost a month after Navalny’s death in a arctic prisonwhich Volkov attributed to Putin, and days before the presidential elections in which a new victory for the Russian leader is expected.

“The news about the attack on Leonid is shocking. The competent authorities are working. Perpetrators will have to answer for their crime“, declared the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Gabrielius Landsbergisin X.

Lithuaniamember of NATOhosts many Russian exiles and has strongly supported Ukraine during the Russian invasion.

Source: Elcomercio

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