Pussy Riot protest Alexei Navalny’s death outside Russian Embassy in Berlin

Protest and performance art collective Pussy Riot protested Alexei Navalny’s death outside the Russian Embassy in Berlin on Sunday, accusing Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin of being "murderers."

The Russian activist group began staging protests outside the embassy for the Russian opposition leader’s death last Friday, 16 February.

Details surrounding Navalny’s death remain limited, with authorities at the remote prison saying he “felt unwell after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness,” according to Reuters.

At the demonstration, Pussy Riot carried signs reading ‘murderers.’ with the group’s founder, Nadya Tolokonnikova, writing on X: "Navalny did not just die in Arctic jail, it was a cold-hearted assassination." Tolokonnikova also mentioned the timing of Navalny’s death, which came before Russian presidential elections in March.

Navalny did not just die in Arctic jail, it was a cold-hearted assassination.

Right before presidential •elections• in Russia.

Putin is personally responsible for the death of my friend. Navalny is Russia's light, hope and its bravest heart.

— (@pussyrrriot) February 16, 2024

In another post, the activist shed light on the opposition leader’s benevolence and influence. “Navalny led with love, joy and courage. This allowed him to give us strength. Even when he was in jail,” wrote Tolokonnikova. “Let's continue with Strength to honour Navalny.”

We marched to the Russian embassy in Berlin with one simple word - “MURDERERS”.

Navalny did not just die. He was murdered.

Navalny led with love, joy and courage. This allowed him to give us strength. Even when he was in jail.

Let's continue with Strength to honor Navalny. pic.twitter.com/n1XWUe2GGF

— (@pussyrrriot) February 18, 2024