The Syrian dictator also expressed support for Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and compared the war between Israel and Hamas to that war, painting both Hamas and Russia as acting in self-defense.
“Like every country,” he said, “it’s probably best if [Israel] makes its decisions based on what it can do by itself.”
The Kremlin has denied state involvement in his death and has said it is unaware of any agreement to free Navalny prior to his death.
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Italian PM: "If Russia had not invaded Ukraine, in all likelihood Hamas would not have launched such an attack against Israel."
Trump's comparison statement comes following the $354.9 million penalty fine that he was ruled to pay last week by a New York judge.
Biden, speaking to reporters in California, reiterated that Washington plans to impose a wide array of sanctions on Russia and its leader Vladimir Putin following Navalny's death.
"Once Avdiivka is under their control, they undoubtedly will choose another city and begin to storm it," Kuleba said.
Footage filmed by Reuters in Moscow showed law enforcement bundling people to the ground in the snow, close to a spot where mourners left flowers and messages supporting the dead opposition leader.
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