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A senior US intelligence official has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely did not directly order the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in a Russian prison in February, contradicting claims from foreign leaders. The official stated that while Putin is ultimately responsible for the conditions leading to…
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The U.S. claims that Russia has rejected its substantial proposal to secure the release of Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich and ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, both detained in Russia on alleged spying charges. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller states that there is “no higher priority” for President Biden and the…