Alexei Navalny's death in detention on February 15 prompted widespread criticism globally. As the head of the Anti-Corruption Foundation, Navalny was a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He received a 19-year prison sentence on multiple charges and was serving time in the IK-3 penitentiary, also known as the "Polar Wolf," situated in Kharp, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, approximately 1,900 kilometers northeast of Moscow. In Russia, over 400 individuals were detained during gatherings held to commemorate Alexei Navalny.

Armenia

On February 16, hundreds of protesters assembled in Armenia, particularly in Yerevan, where they gathered near the Russian embassy. However, police prevented them from approaching the building.

The demonstrators voiced various chants, including those in support of Alexei Navalny, anti-war sentiments, anti-Putin slogans, and calls for freedom in Russia. Among the slogans heard were "Russia will be free" and more.

Azerbaijan

On February 18, in Baku, Azerbaijan, individuals placed flowers and a portrait of Alexei Navalny in front of the monument of Azerbaijani poet Huseyn Javid, who perished in a Siberian colony during Stalin's repression in 1937. The commemoration marked the memory of Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who passed away in a remote Arctic prison on February 16.

On February 20, US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mark Libby and Great Britain's Ambassador to Azerbaijan Fergus Auld Alexey paid tribute to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on February 20 by placing flowers in front of the monument of Azerbaijani poet Huseyn Javid, who perished in a Siberian prison camp during Stalin's repression.

The US Embassy in Azerbaijan shared Ambassador Libby's condolences to the wife and family of Alexei Navalny on X. Ambassador Libby expressed profound sympathy, stating, "I offer my deepest condolences to the wife and family of Alexei Navalny. Freedom-loving people everywhere will never forget his bravery."

Similarly, British Ambassador Fergus Auld echoed the sentiment on the X platform, mentioning his participation in laying flowers at Huseyn Javid's monument alongside US Ambassador Mark Libby. Ambassador Auld highlighted Navalny's extraordinary courage throughout his life in advocating for a better future for Russian democracy.

Georgia

On February 16 and 17, dozens of Russians in Georgia convened to commemorate the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian anti-corruption activist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin. The rallies occurred in Tbilisi and Batumi, drawing attention to Navalny's plight as a political prisoner since 2021.

In Tbilisi on February 16, Russian citizens gathered near the former Russian Embassy, expressing their discontent with slogans like "Putin is a thief and a killer." Protest signs bearing messages such as "Putin is a killer" and "Alexei, we won’t give up" were prominently displayed.

Simultaneously, another rally unfolded in Batumi, a coastal city popular among Russian expatriates. Participants voiced demands for "Freedom for political prisoners," echoing the sentiment of those in Tbilisi.

On February 17, Russian citizens mourning Navalny's death reconvened near the Russian Embassy in Tbilisi, emphasizing their solidarity with Navalny's cause and their dissatisfaction with the Russian government's actions. These rallies signify the ongoing resonance of Navalny's activism and the solidarity among Russians in Georgia who continue to advocate for political change in Russia.

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili swiftly reacted to the news of Alexei Navalny's death in Russia, characterizing it as a tragedy for all defenders of democracy. In her statement on social media, Zourabichvili extended her condolences to Navalny's family and those individuals in Russia who persist in advocating for democracy and human rights.