Hospital: Poisoned Russian Navalny's condition is improving

Berlin: The Berlin hospital treating poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says his condition has improved further and he is now able to leave his bed briefly.

The Charite hospital said Monday that Navalny has been successfully removed from mechanical ventilation. It added in a statement that he is currently undergoing mobilization and is able to leave his bed for short periods of time.

(AP)