The United States and European Union have imposed hundreds of new sanctions on Russia on the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. President Joe Biden stated that these sanctions are a response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war of conquest and Navalny’s death. However, it remains uncertain whether these new penalties will significantly impact Putin’s behavior.
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During his address at the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that Vladimir Putin will either face justice or be killed by one of his accomplices. Zelenskyy criticized Putin’s regime, stating that he maintains power through corruption and violence. He called for unity against the Russian leader and stressed the importance of continued support from Western allies. Zelenskyy also announced bilateral security agreements with Germany and France, while Ukraine’s European allies are appealing to the US Congress for an aid package.
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The death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent figure in Russian politics, in an Arctic labour camp, is a significant blow to the hopes of many for him to lead a future democratic Russia. Navalny rose to prominence as an anti-corruption crusader, exposing corruption schemes within the Russian government.
