Alexei Navalny: will the West stand up to Russia? | The Economist

Alexei Navalny’s hunger strike has prompted widespread international support. Vladimir Putin has warned that any country meddling in Russia’s affairs will “regret their actions”. How should the West respond to a tyrant like Putin? Chapters 00:00 - What’s happening in Russia? 00:54 - What does Navalny represent for Russia? 01:36 - How should America respond? 03:08 - Do sanctions work? 05:30 - Why were troops sent to the Ukranian border? 07:20 - What if Russia tries to annex more of Ukraine? Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date: Read more of our coverage on Europe: Why Alexei Navalny is still Putin’s nemesis: Read the open letter published in The Economist demanding medical care for Alexei Navalny: Thousands of Russians protest against Alexei Navalny’s imprisonment: The Kremlin’s criticism of Alexei Navalny is making