Attack on Leonid Volkov in Lithuania
Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff of Alexey Navalny, was attacked outside his house in Lithuania. The attack comes days before Russia's presidential election.
Key Points
- Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff of Alexey Navalny, attacked outside his house in Vilnius, Lithuania
- Attack involved tear gas and a hammer
- Comes days before Russia's presidential election
- Volkov had dismissed the election as a 'circus' meant to signal Putin's mass support
- Navalny, the most prominent anti-Putin voice in Russia, died last month in a Russian prison
Pros
- Sheds light on ongoing political tensions in Russia
- Highlights dangers faced by opposition activists in the country
Cons
- Violent attack on an individual