The widow of deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is disputing the recent findings of investigators regarding the cause of his death. Navalny, a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, passed away six months ago at a penal colony in Siberia. Russian officials initially stated that Navalny fell ill after a walk, leading to his sudden death.
According to a report released by Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya, investigators claim that the 47-year-old died from a combination of health issues, including arrhythmia and cholecystitis. Navalnaya has strongly criticized these findings, labeling them as an attempt to conceal the true nature of Navalny's death, which she believes was a murder.
Navalnaya expressed skepticism towards the investigative report, stating that medical professionals she consulted could not find evidence to support the listed diagnoses. She questioned why Navalny's alleged chronic conditions were not identified or treated during his time in various penal colonies.
Navalnaya asserted that the only plausible explanation for Navalny's death is foul play, accusing Russian authorities of orchestrating a cover-up. She vowed to challenge the investigative report and demanded access to all medical records and personal belongings belonging to Navalny.
President Biden previously condemned Navalny's death, attributing it to actions taken by Putin and his associates. The ongoing dispute over the circumstances surrounding Navalny's passing underscores the deep political tensions in Russia.
