٠٠:٠٣:٠٦Presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov condemned 'overtly offensive' and 'absolutely inappropriate' Western accusations made against Russia about the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, while speaking with journalists on Monday.
"So far the results of this investigation have not been made public. <…> Therefore, given that there is no evidence yet, we consider it absolutely inappropriate to make such overtly offensive statements," he said.
Peskov added that while claims made about Russian government involvement could not 'do any damage to the head of our state', they were 'absolutely unbefitting' of Western leaders.
Also commenting on Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statement that Armenia was 'not Russia's ally' in the Ukrainian conflict, Peskov admitted that Moscow and Yerevan had 'opposing viewpoints' on the issue, but added that Russia would 'persistently continue to argue our rightful position' regardless.
Pashinyan made the comments in Munich on Sunday. However, on February 11 he also said that Yerevan was not abandoning its security partnership with Moscow but was choosing to 'diversify our relations in the security sector'.
Alexei Navalny's death was reported by Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service on February 16. He was 47. The cause of death had not been released at the time of publication.
US President Joe Biden called the incident 'further proof of Putin's cruelty', while Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky alleged that it was 'obvious' that Vladimir Putin was behind the death. Neither provided any evidence to back their assertions.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that 'the instant reaction of NATO leaders to Navalny's death in the form of direct accusations against Russia is self-disclosing.'
"There is no forensic examination yet, but the West already has conclusions ready," Zakharova added.
Navalny returned to Moscow in January 2021, after being treated in Germany for an alleged poisoning attempt while on a flight in Russia in August 2020.
He was initially detained at the airport in the Russian capital, and sentenced to two and a half years in jail for a parole violation stemming from a 2014 embezzlement conviction. The politician was subsequently charged with fraud and contempt of court, and given another nine years in prison.
Navalny claimed all accusations against him were politically motivated. In August 2023, he received another 19 years for inciting and financing extremism, among other charges.
West's accusations regarding Navalny's death 'overtly offensive' and 'absolutely inappropriate' - Peskov
Presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov condemned 'overtly offensive' and 'absolutely inappropriate' Western accusations made against Russia about the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, while speaking with journalists on Monday.
"So far the results of this investigation have not been made public. <…> Therefore, given that there is no evidence yet, we consider it absolutely inappropriate to make such overtly offensive statements," he said.
Peskov added that while claims made about Russian government involvement could not 'do any damage to the head of our state', they were 'absolutely unbefitting' of Western leaders.
Also commenting on Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statement that Armenia was 'not Russia's ally' in the Ukrainian conflict, Peskov admitted that Moscow and Yerevan had 'opposing viewpoints' on the issue, but added that Russia would 'persistently continue to argue our rightful position' regardless.
Pashinyan made the comments in Munich on Sunday. However, on February 11 he also said that Yerevan was not abandoning its security partnership with Moscow but was choosing to 'diversify our relations in the security sector'.
Alexei Navalny's death was reported by Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service on February 16. He was 47. The cause of death had not been released at the time of publication.
US President Joe Biden called the incident 'further proof of Putin's cruelty', while Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky alleged that it was 'obvious' that Vladimir Putin was behind the death. Neither provided any evidence to back their assertions.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that 'the instant reaction of NATO leaders to Navalny's death in the form of direct accusations against Russia is self-disclosing.'
"There is no forensic examination yet, but the West already has conclusions ready," Zakharova added.
Navalny returned to Moscow in January 2021, after being treated in Germany for an alleged poisoning attempt while on a flight in Russia in August 2020.
He was initially detained at the airport in the Russian capital, and sentenced to two and a half years in jail for a parole violation stemming from a 2014 embezzlement conviction. The politician was subsequently charged with fraud and contempt of court, and given another nine years in prison.
Navalny claimed all accusations against him were politically motivated. In August 2023, he received another 19 years for inciting and financing extremism, among other charges.
Presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov condemned 'overtly offensive' and 'absolutely inappropriate' Western accusations made against Russia about the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, while speaking with journalists on Monday.
"So far the results of this investigation have not been made public. <…> Therefore, given that there is no evidence yet, we consider it absolutely inappropriate to make such overtly offensive statements," he said.
Peskov added that while claims made about Russian government involvement could not 'do any damage to the head of our state', they were 'absolutely unbefitting' of Western leaders.
Also commenting on Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statement that Armenia was 'not Russia's ally' in the Ukrainian conflict, Peskov admitted that Moscow and Yerevan had 'opposing viewpoints' on the issue, but added that Russia would 'persistently continue to argue our rightful position' regardless.
Pashinyan made the comments in Munich on Sunday. However, on February 11 he also said that Yerevan was not abandoning its security partnership with Moscow but was choosing to 'diversify our relations in the security sector'.
Alexei Navalny's death was reported by Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service on February 16. He was 47. The cause of death had not been released at the time of publication.
US President Joe Biden called the incident 'further proof of Putin's cruelty', while Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky alleged that it was 'obvious' that Vladimir Putin was behind the death. Neither provided any evidence to back their assertions.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that 'the instant reaction of NATO leaders to Navalny's death in the form of direct accusations against Russia is self-disclosing.'
"There is no forensic examination yet, but the West already has conclusions ready," Zakharova added.
Navalny returned to Moscow in January 2021, after being treated in Germany for an alleged poisoning attempt while on a flight in Russia in August 2020.
He was initially detained at the airport in the Russian capital, and sentenced to two and a half years in jail for a parole violation stemming from a 2014 embezzlement conviction. The politician was subsequently charged with fraud and contempt of court, and given another nine years in prison.
Navalny claimed all accusations against him were politically motivated. In August 2023, he received another 19 years for inciting and financing extremism, among other charges.