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Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis, confirming the attack, tweeted: “News about Leonid’s assault are shocking. Relevant authorities are at work. Perpetrators will have to answer for their crime.”
Another photo, posted on Telegram, appeared to show Volkov being moved into an ambulance.
Navalny died Feb. 16 in a Russian prison, and was buried March 1. Russia holds a presidential election March 15-17.
POLITICO has contacted the Vilnius police force and the Lithuanian security services for comment.
