Threat to Bury Alexei Navalny in Arctic Prison Colony

Russian authorities are threatening to bury Alexei Navalny in the Arctic prison colony where he died unless his family agrees to a closed funeral, sparking outrage and condemnation from Western leaders and his supporters.

Reevaluation of Western leaders' understanding of Vladimir Putin post-Ukraine invasion

Western leaders are reevaluating their understanding of Russian President Vladimir Putin after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Putin now appearing confident despite initial setbacks. The West must show resolve to counter Putin's advances, but there are concerns over potential cracks in Western support for Ukraine.