Germany's foreign ministry on Monday summoned Russia's ambassador in Germany over the death of Alexei Navalny, the country's most prominent opposition leader, a spokesperson for the ministry said.
"A corresponding meeting will take place today in Berlin with the Russian ambassador," the spokesperson said during a regular press conference.
Germany expressly demands the release of all those imprisoned in Russia for political reasons, the spokesperson said, adding, "It is shocking that people are being arrested in Russia for laying flowers in honor of Alexei Navalny's death."