At the White House, Biden condemned the actions of the Putin regime and declared Putin directly responsible for the tragedy. The U.S. is currently seeking further details on Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony and the situation has exacerbated tensions between the U.S. and Russia.

Navalny, a prominent critic of Putin, faced a grim consequence highlighted by Biden in a 2021 meeting with Putin—his death would have severe repercussions for the Russian leader.

The U.S.-Russia discord is further deepened by their conflicting stances on Ukraine, with Biden advocating for more funds to aid Ukraine's defense.

Biden's re-election campaign is focused on contrasting his commitment to NATO and global alliances with Trump's more insular stance. This comes as Trump sparks bipartisan criticism for suggesting a conditional defense of NATO allies. Meanwhile, the GOP hesitates to advance new Ukraine funding legislation.

Vice President Kamala Harris affirmed U.S. loyalty to NATO at a Munich security conference and also met with Navalny's widow to express condolences. The Biden campaign is leveraging Trump's stance on NATO in a new ad targeting voters with connections to NATO-aligned countries.