LONDON, England – Activist Bill Browder has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin has a list of at least 12 potential targets for assassination, with UK enemies at the top of the list. According to Browder, Putin has become increasingly emboldened following the death of his friend, Alexei Navalny, and may resort to launching attacks on his enemies in Britain.
Browder’s warning comes in the wake of Navalny’s suspicious death, which has been attributed to poisoning by the nerve agent Novichok. Browder, a millionaire activist, believes that Putin’s increased aggression poses a threat to all critics of the Russian leader, both in Russia and abroad.
The Russian president’s alleged disregard for restraint in the wake of Navalny’s death has raised concerns about the safety of those opposing his regime. Browder, who has been advocating for human rights and battling Putin’s regime since the murder of his lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, in 2009, has labeled Putin as a “murderous gangster” and warned of the potential for international conflict if the Russian leader is not stopped.
In addition to targeting UK-based enemies, Browder’s warnings extend to the imprisonment of British-Russian journalist and political opposition campaigner, Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is currently serving a 25-year sentence. Browder’s concerns highlight the increasingly risky environment for opponents of the Russian president, both at home and abroad.
The circumstances surrounding Navalny’s death and the subsequent attempts to cover up the assassination by Russian authorities have drawn international attention. Allegations of Putin’s involvement in the murder, as well as the potential use of KGB assassination techniques, have further fueled concerns about the safety of critics of the Russian president.
The ongoing investigation into Navalny’s death, along with the refusal to release his body, continues to raise questions about the Kremlin’s role in the assassination and the extent of Putin’s involvement. As Browder continues to advocate for justice and the protection of Putin’s opponents, his warnings underscore the dangerous environment facing those who oppose the Russian president’s regime.