EU holds Russia 'responsible' for Navalny's health
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday the bloc holds Russia "responsible" for the health of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, as EU foreign ministers held virtual talks on soaring tensions with Moscow. The United States has warned the Kremlin of "consequences" if President Vladimir Putin's major domestic opponent - who is currently on hunger strike - dies in prison after doctors warned at the weekend he could pass away at "any minute". Fears over the health of Navalny come amid major anxieties in the 27-nation European Union over a buildup of Russian troops along the border with Ukraine and a spiralling diplomatic row between Moscow and EU member state the Czech Republic. Borrell said Navalny's condition was "very worrisome" and repeated a call for immediate access to be granted for medical professionals he trusts. "We make the Russian authority responsible for the health situation of Mr Navalny," he said. Lithuania said its Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis would propose that the EU "take immediate measures" at the video talks of the bloc's top diplomats Monday. "If the international community does not respond, the regime's opposition leader will be...