Biden Says Situation With Russia's Navalny 'Totally Unfair' | World News
On Navalny's Detention Conditions the Us President Biden Told It Is "Totally Unfair" and "Inappropriate."
US President Joe Biden on Saturday said the situation with Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny , who is currently serving a two-and-a-half prison term, is "totally unfair." Biden was asked to comment on Navalny's detention conditions on Saturday. In response, the US president told reporters that it is "totally unfair" and "totally inappropriate." Navalny, who has been complaining about severe back and leg pain, went on a hunger strike at the end of March, after being denied a visit by a doctor of his own choice. Olga Mikhailova, his lawyer, says the 44-year-old is suffering from two spinal hernias. He has refused the treatment offered by the prison authorities. Also Read: Covid-19: Indian Army To Reduce Attendance in Its Offices by 50% According to the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service, Navalny's health has been assessed as stable and satisfactory by medical professionals and he has been receiving all necessary care. In January, Navalny returned…