"Russian Opposition Figure Alexei Navalny Missing from Prison, Supporters Alarmed"

Supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have reported that they have lost contact with him and are unable to determine his whereabouts for almost a week. Navalny, who has been convicted on politically motivated charges, was no longer in the prison colony where he had been held, and his lawyers and family were not informed of his new location. Concerns about his health have been raised, as he recently fell ill in his cell. The White House expressed deep concern over his disappearance and called for his release. Navalny's disappearance comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his intention to run for reelection.