Thread by @HillelNeuer

25 human rights groups are honored to announce the 2021 Geneva Summit Courage Award goes to Alexei Navalny.

He barely survived after being poisoned in August with Novichok nerve agent. He returned to Russia. Putin threw him in prison. He may now be dying.
genevasummit.org/25-human-right…

.@leonidvolkov, the dissident’s chief strategist, welcomed the news. “It is very important and valuable that Alexey Navalny’s moral courage is recognized internationally exactly at that point of time when he goes through the most challenging test of his life,” said Volkov.

“He’s been put in prison unlawfully, only for the fact that he dared to survive a poison attack that nearly took his life. And for the fact that he was brave enough to return to Russia to continue his fight for a better life in a better Russia.“

“We consider this award as a very important sign of support from the international human rights community towards Alexey’s cause,” said Volkov.

EU foreign ministers met today for talks on the health of Alexei Navalny. EU foreign policy chief Borrell said Russia is being held "responsible" for Navalny's health situation.
The US warned Moscow of "consequences" if the Kremlin critic dies in prison.
france24.com/en/live-news/2…