Putin Critic Exiled Navalny Ally Attacked With Hammer In Lithuania
Leonid Volkov, a prominent figure associated with the now-deceased Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, was assaulted near his residence in Lithuania with a hammer.
Volkov, previously Navalny's chief of staff and chair of his Anti-Corruption Foundation, suffered from tear gas exposure and various wounds, such as a black eye and a bloody leg.
He is currently receiving emergency care at home. This incident follows Navalny's death in prison, an event Volkov attributes to President Putin.
He is currently receiving emergency care at home. This incident follows Navalny's death in prison, an event Volkov attributes to President Putin.