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Navalny death further sign of Putin brutality - Harris

At the Munich Security Conference on Friday, US Vice President Kamala Harris reacted to the statement from Russian authorities about Alexei Navalny's death.

She said it was"terrible news" and paid tribute to his wife Yulia, adding it was a "further sign of Putin's brutality".

Ms Harris also said Russia was responsible "whatever story they tell".

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16 February 2024

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