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Vladimir Ashurkov - Aide to Alexei Navalny
Is Putin about to eliminate his most dangerous opponent? Stephen Sackur interviews Vladimir Ashurkov, a key ally of Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
The imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny describes himself as a walking skeleton. He's refusing food in protest at his medical treatment and thousands of Russians joined protests to show their solidarity. The Kremlin seems intent on destroying Navalny's movement irrespective of internal dissent or international condemnation. Stephen Sackur speaks to Vladimir Ashurkov, a key Navalny ally and executive director of his anti-corruption foundation. Is Putin about to eliminate his most dangerous opponent?
Last on
Fri 23 Apr 202115:30
BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
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'Navalny was determined to return to Russia’
Duration: 02:16
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
Broadcasts
- Fri 23 Apr 202104:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 23 Apr 202109:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 23 Apr 202115:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
