US President Joe Biden has blamed Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin for the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: Anyone in Russia who expresses criticism and supports democracy must fear for safety and life.

Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck: Navalny lost his life in his commitment to a better Russia. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock praises Navalny as a role model for freedom and democracy. “The Putin regime has him on his conscience,” said Economics and Climate Protection Minister.