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Alexei Gorinov, the missing critic of Russia's actions in Ukraine, has left his Moscow penal colony, causing concern among his supporters and lawyers. The 62-year-old politician, who was serving a seven-year sentence for spreading "false information," was reportedly in poor health during a December visit with his lawyers. Despite his delicate condition, Gorinov was reportedly denied necessary medication.
Gorinov's disappearance shares unsettling parallels with prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who has also been out of reach for days. Navalny's lawyers and spokesperson revealed that a court informed them of his transfer from east Moscow's penal colony, but the exact location is yet to be disclosed.
Rumors of Gorinov's transfer to a hospital kicked off after he spoke in a weak voice during his visit, citing lung issues and bronchitis. While the Kremlin didn't confirm the transfer, some sources say it happened due to a court ruling that allows prisoners to switch facilities after serving six months of their sentence. However, the Russian authorities have yet to make an official announcement.
Meanwhile, Alexey Navalny, a well-known critic of the Russian government, has also faced a string of controversies. He was found guilty of "extremism" in the summer and his prison sentence was increased to 19 years, including transfer to stricter prison conditions. Such transfers typically take weeks in Russia.
The dynamics between Gorinov and Navalny highlight the ongoing political climate in Russia. Both politicians have faced imprisonment and separation from their supporters, illustrating the severe consequences of publicly criticizing government actions.
(Source: ntv.de, with additional insights from credible news outlets and reports)
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- Alexei Gorinov advocated for an end to Russia's intervention in Ukraine and was jailed for spreading "false information" about the Russian army.
- Dmitry Muratov, editor in chief of Novaya gazeta and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, called for an inspection of Gorinov's detention conditions with the International Committee of the Red Cross that resulted in his transfer to the Vladimir region.
- Alexei Navalny is a prominent critic of the Russian government and was sentenced to 19 years in prison for "extremism" in the summer of 2022.
- April marked the third anniversary of Navalny's poisoning, during which he spent months in a coma while Russian authorities denied involvement in the incident.
- Navalny's opposition movement faced several crackdowns and arrests, and the Russian authorities have imposed heavy fines on his supporters.
- Human rights organizations and international observers have continuously criticized the Russian government for its violation of free speech and political freedom.
- Novaya gazeta reported that Dmitry Klyachin, another political prisoner, was beaten and raped during his transfer to a new penal colony, which added fuel to the growing concerns regarding Russia's treatment of prisoners.
