Learn more

Leonid Volkov, the former chief of staff for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was assaulted outside of his home today in Lithuania, RadarOnline.comhas learned. A spokesperson for Volkov issued a statement on Tuesday, revealing he was attacked outside of his residence. “Someone broke a car window and sprayed tear gas in his eyes, after which the attacker started hitting Leonid with a hammer,” Navalny’s spox Kira Yarmysh wrote. “Police and ambulance are on their way to him.” Director of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, Ivan Zhdanov, said the activist was struck in his legs and arms…

cuu