To: President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin

I am writing to you concerning the unlawful detention of opposition politician Aleksei Navalny.

Aleksei Navalny’s detention is arbitrary, unlawful and politically motivated. The European Court of Human Rights has found the original conviction to be “arbitrary and manifestly unreasonable” and subsequently called on the Russian authorities to immediately release Aleksei Navalny. The orders of the Court have been ignored thus far.

Aleksei Navalny’s health has severely deteriorated while in prison.

As the president of the Russian Federation, I urge you to use your authority to ensure:

• Aleksei Navalny is immediately released;
• Pending his release, his examination by qualified independent medical specialists of his choice; and the provision to him of their prescribed treatment, including at a civil medical institution, as required;
• An immediate and effective investigation into Aleksei Navalny’s prison conditions.

Thank you for your attention.