Prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, known for exposing corruption and leading anti-government protests, has been reported missing after being absent from court appearances for six days. The absence has been linked to recent political announcements, including President Putin's intention to run for re-election. Navalny, who has been known for exposing corruption and leading anti-government protests, was found guilty of founding and funding an extremist organization, a charge he denies. His absence follows a 2020 poisoning, which was later linked to the FSB, Russian internal security service.

Navalny's Absence Raises Concerns