The death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny at the hands of the Kremlin is shrouded in suspicion.
Russian authorities have claimed that Navalny died of “sudden death syndrome,” but his family and critics believe that this is a cover-up for a murder. Adding to these suspicions, Navalny’s family has not yet been able to see his body, which was said to have been taken to a morgue in the Arctic Circle.
Critics accused Russian authorities of hiding the corpse to cover their tracks, and tonight a source close to the Kremlin’s enemy claimed that they are “doing everything they can to avoid handing over the body.”
Navalny’s spokesperson, Kira Yarmysh, reported that the lawyer and mother of Navalny arrived at the morgue but were told it was closed and his body was not there. This has led many across the globe to believe that his death was not natural, but that he was murdered.
Navalny, Putin’s leading domestic critic in Russia, had been imprisoned and was serving a long sentence. He was a political prisoner and a vocal challenger of Putin’s rule.
At the time of his death, he appeared to be in good health and many feared that he could have been harmed while in prison. People all over the world have expressed outrage and have taken to the streets to protest his death.
The circumstances surrounding his death and the subsequent cover-up are alarming and appalling. It’s evident that his death was not natural and that it was indeed a murder. Navalny’s death is a significant blow to Russia’s opposition movement, and many are calling for justice.
Thousands have paid tribute to Navalny across the world, holding vigils, rallies, and marches to honor his memory. People have also called for accountability and for Putin’s regime to be held responsible for Navalny’s death.
Navalny’s death has sparked widespread outrage and grief. Across the globe, people are mourning the loss of a brave and determined figure who stood up against oppression and totalitarianism. The fight for truth and justice for Alexei Navalny continues.
