US President’s National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has warned Russia that it will face dire consequences in the form of sanctions if Russia’s opposition leader, Putin’s chief critic Alexei Navalny, dies in prison.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – April 19, 2021 – Diplomatic Affairs
“We have told Russian officials that what happens to Mr. Navalny in prison is their responsibility and they will hold the international community to account,” Sullivan said in an interview with CNN.
According to him, the US administration is studying various options for sanctions, but will not announce them yet.
“But we have been informed that there will be consequences in the event of Navalny’s death,” he added.
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Source: Ukrgate