Russia must provide 'immediate' medical care to Kremlin critic Navalny: Berlin

Navalny Health: Alexei Navalny “is in urgent need of medical assistance as numerous Russian doctors have pointed out.”

Germany on Friday demanded swift medical care for jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who has complained of being denied access to hospital treatment by prison officials in Russia.

Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is seen on a screen via a video link. (Reuters)

Navalny "is in urgent need of medical assistance as numerous Russian doctors have pointed out. We call on the Russian authorities to provide this immediately and completely," said government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann.