Russian Opposition Leader Alexey Navalny Disappears from Prison, Raising Concerns

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, is now missing from the penal colony where he was serving his prison sentences. His lawyers have been unable to contact him, and prison authorities have refused to disclose his whereabouts. Navalny's disappearance comes just weeks after he fell ill and had to be put on an IV drip. This development also follows Putin's announcement of his run for the presidency in 2024. Navalny's supporters believe the charges against him are politically motivated, given his opposition to the Kremlin leader.