Alexi Navalny And His Current Situation
Jones William and D. S. Mitchell
Massive protests
Alexi Navalny is a pain in Putin’s side. Allies of the Russian dissident began protests April 21st, 2021, demanding Putin’s most vocal critic receive proper hospital care. People despite government crackdowns on protests showed up in large numbers. Many supporters believe only mass protests can save Alexi’s life and many people are willing to risk imprisonment and harassment by the police.
Alexi Navalny Today
Alexi Navalny was arrested the day he returned to Russia after being treated in Germany for what appeared to have been a nerve agent poisoning. During this most recent imprisonment, on March 31st, 2021, Navalny went on a hunger strike, demanding proper medical treatment for loss of sensations in his hands and legs and severe back pain.
Deteriorating
Recent news reports indicate an electrolyte imbalance. His high potassium levels increase his risk for a cardiac arrhythmia. His personal physician pleaded that Navalny should be moved to an intensive care unit because of his deteriorating condition. Navalny also risks severe renal impairment. Navalny’s wife, Yulia, said her husband’s weight is down to 167 lbs from 187 lbs when he started the hunger strike at the end of March.
