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Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned

Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned

Summary

Alexei Navalny's widow announced that two independent laboratories have confirmed her husband was poisoned before his death in a Russian prison in February 2024. Navalny was a well-known critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and believed his 19-year prison sentence was politically motivated. Russian authorities have not provided details about his death, while Navalny's widow challenges their explanation and demands the release of the lab findings.

Key Facts

  • Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died in a Russian prison in February 2024.
  • Navalny's widow claims two labs confirmed he was poisoned shortly before his death.
  • Both labs tested Navalny's biological samples taken out of Russia.
  • Navalnaya called for the publication of the lab results, suggesting they remain unpublished for political reasons.
  • Russian authorities have not given detailed information on Navalny's death, stating only that he became ill after a walk.
  • Navalny had previously survived a poisoning attempt in 2020, involving a Soviet-era nerve agent.
  • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov indicated he was not aware of Navalnaya's statement and declined to comment.
  • Navalny's widow disputes the Russian claim that he died of natural causes related to heart disease.
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