BREAKING: Vladmir Putin’s chief critic Aleksei Navalny dies in prison

President Vladimir Putin’s chief critic, Aleksei Navalny, imprisoned for his outspoken opposition against the Russian leader, is dead.

According to Russian state media, Mr Navalny died in prison.

Mr Navalny was 47.

A statement announced that Mr Navalny lost consciousness on Friday after a walk in the prison.

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