Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff and long-time aide of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was assaulted with a hammer in Vilnius, Lithuania. The attack, believed to be politically motivated, left Volkov with injuries to his legs and arms. Authorities are investigating the incident, and Lithuania’s Foreign Affairs Minister has assured that the perpetrators will be held accountable. Volkov and other political associates had relocated to Lithuania after fleeing from Russia.