Biden meets with Navalny family, affirms support

US President Joe Biden holds private meeting with widow and daughter of Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin opposition leader who died in Russian prison

President Joe Biden held a private meeting in California on Thursday with the widow and daughter of Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin opposition leader who died in a Russian prison, the White House confirmed.

According to a statement released by the White House, Biden met with Yulia and Dasha Navalnaya in San Francisco to convey his sincere condolences for their profound loss. The meeting underscored the administration’s support for Navalny’s family amid escalating tensions between the United States and Russia.

The White House statement also emphasized Biden’s commitment to the announcement made on Friday regarding new sanctions against Russia. These sanctions represent a significant diplomatic response to Navalny’s death and the broader human rights concerns within Russia.

Source: AFP