A great light has gone out.
I was commiserating this morning with a friend and Russian scholar Zakhar Ishov, who echoed Navalny by saying, “That they murdered him is a recognition of their fear, uncertainty, and powerlessness. For there is no power where there is violence.”
“Listen, I've got something very obvious to tell you. You’re not allowed to give up. If they decide to kill me, it means that we are incredibly strong.” - Alexei Navalny
My deepest condolences to Alexei Navalny’s family and friends, to his staff, and to the people of Russia.