Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Hospitalized In Suspected Poisoning

The transcript discusses the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who fell ill on a flight and was hospitalized in Omsk. His spokesperson blames Putin, citing a history of political assassinations. The hospital's evasive actions and denial of access to Navalny's family raise suspicions. The incident is part of a pattern of attacks on Kremlin critics, including past poisonings of figures like Alexander Litvinenko and Sergei Skripal. International figures, including Edward Snowden, have condemned the act, calling for accountability. Despite the risks, opposition to Putin's extended rule persists.

What does Natalia Arno suggest about the hospital's top physician?

What is the significance of the statement 'There can be no democracy without dissent' in the context of Navalny's situation?