Alexei Navalny death confirmation.
In St. Petersburg, Russia, a woman tenderly touches a photo of Alexei Navalny while laying flowers at the Memorial to Victims of Political Repression. The image credit goes to Dmitri Lovetsky from AP. Navalny’s spokesperson confirmed his death at a remote Arctic penal colony, alleging murder. However, the whereabouts of his body remain unknown as his loved ones seek closure.
The passing of Navalny, at the age of 47, has left the Russian opposition without its prominent and influential figure shortly before an upcoming election that will likely secure President Vladimir Putin another term. Despite Navalny and other Kremlin critics being unable to challenge Putin directly for the presidency, the loss of Navalny has deeply affected Russians who saw him as a tireless opponent of the regime. This tragic event has raised suspicions surrounding the circumstances of his death.
According to Navalny’s spokesperson, a note given to Navalny’s mother indicated his passing at 2:17 p.m. on Friday. Prison authorities informed his mother that he succumbed to “sudden death syndrome” upon her arrival at the penal colony. The body was reportedly transferred to Salekhard for further investigation, but Navalny’s family encountered obstacles in locating it, leading to doubts and demands for transparency.
The Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia stated that Navalny fell ill and lost consciousness after a walk at the penal colony in Kharp, Yamalo-Nenets region. Despite efforts to revive him, Navalny could not be saved, and the exact cause of death is still under investigation. Maria Pevchikh, from Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, expressed that Navalny’s legacy will endure in the hearts of millions, emphasizing that he was unjustly taken from them.
Arrests Persist at Commemorative Sites across Russia
As Russians gathered to lay flowers in honor of Alexei Navalny’s death confirmation at memorials commemorating victims of Soviet-era purges, arrests continued unabated on Saturday. OVD-Info, an organization dedicated to monitoring political repression in Russia, reported that over 273 individuals were apprehended at memorial gatherings following Navalny’s passing.
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On Friday, the memorial items that were placed were taken away overnight, yet individuals continued arriving with flowers on Saturday. In Moscow, a significant crowd voiced their disapproval by chanting “shame” while police forcibly removed a woman from the gathering, as seen in a video circulated on social platforms.
Over 10 individuals were apprehended at a memorial in St. Petersburg, including a priest who intended to lead a service for Navalny at the location.
In various cities throughout the nation, law enforcement officials cordoned off certain memorials and were seen photographing attendees while recording their personal information in an evident act of intimidation.
“Following the confirmation of Alexei Navalny’s death, it becomes illogical to view Putin as the legitimate leader of the Russian state,” remarked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Saturday. “He is a dictator who clings to power through corrupt practices and violence.”
UK to Take Action Against Russians Linked to Alexei Navalny’s Death
The UK’s Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, declared on Saturday that the United Kingdom is poised to act against the individuals from Russia accountable for confirming Alexei Navalny’s death.
During an address to the media in Munich, Cameron emphasized the necessity for repercussions in the face of “appalling human rights violations” like this incident. He mentioned that the UK will assess the culpability of specific individuals and explore potential actions to be taken. However, Cameron refrained from specifying whether the response would involve financial penalties or alternative measures.
Alexei Navalny Death Confirmation: President Biden Points Finger at Putin
President Joe Biden of the United States stated on Friday that the circumstances surrounding Alexei Navalny’s death remain unclear, but he firmly believes that Navalny’s demise was a direct result of actions taken by Vladimir Putin and his associates.
Reacting to the global outcry following Navalny’s death, the Kremlin, through Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, criticized the premature accusations made by world leaders. Peskov labeled these statements as “unacceptable” and “outrageous,” especially considering that the cause of Navalny’s death has not yet been officially determined by medical professionals.
Having been imprisoned since January 2021 upon his return to Moscow from Germany, where he was recovering from nerve agent poisoning that he attributed to the Kremlin, Navalny faced multiple politically motivated convictions. His latest sentencing of 19 years on extremism charges led him to express that he viewed it as a de facto life sentence under the current regime.
Nigel Gould-Davies, a former British ambassador to Belarus and a senior fellow specializing in Russia & Eurasia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London, remarked that Navalny’s death signifies that opposition in Russia is no longer met with just imprisonment but with fatal consequences.
Shortly after reports of Navalny’s passing emerged, his wife, Yulia Navalnaya, made a poignant appearance at the Munich conference. Expressing skepticism towards official Russian sources, she warned that if the news of Navalny’s death proved to be true, Putin and his inner circle would be held accountable for the impact on their country, her family, and her husband.
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