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Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov described statements by Western leaders accusing the Russian authorities of involvement in the death of Alexei Navalny 'entirely insane' on Friday
"There are no statements from medical experts, no information from forensic specialists, and no conclusive details from the Federal Penitentiary Service regarding the cause of death. Despite this, these statements continue to emerge. It is clear that they are entirely insane," the Kremlin spokesperson said.
Peskov added that Moscow considers such statements 'entirely unacceptable.'
Alexei Navalny's death was reported by Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service on Friday. He was 47. The cause of death had not been released at time of publication.
Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov said that the Federal Penitentiary Service was carrying out all 'inspections and inquiries' and refused to comment on speculation that the death could've been due to a 'thrombus detachment' - or blood clot.
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. None of them provided any evidence to back their assertions.
Russian 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.
'Entirely insane' and 'entirely unacceptable' - Peskov on Western politicians' statements about Navalny's death
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov described statements by Western leaders accusing the Russian authorities of involvement in the death of Alexei Navalny 'entirely insane' on Friday
"There are no statements from medical experts, no information from forensic specialists, and no conclusive details from the Federal Penitentiary Service regarding the cause of death. Despite this, these statements continue to emerge. It is clear that they are entirely insane," the Kremlin spokesperson said.
Peskov added that Moscow considers such statements 'entirely unacceptable.'
Alexei Navalny's death was reported by Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service on Friday. He was 47. The cause of death had not been released at time of publication.
Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov said that the Federal Penitentiary Service was carrying out all 'inspections and inquiries' and refused to comment on speculation that the death could've been due to a 'thrombus detachment' - or blood clot.
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. None of them provided any evidence to back their assertions.
Russian 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.
Mandatory credit: Telegram channel @youlistenedmayak
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov described statements by Western leaders accusing the Russian authorities of involvement in the death of Alexei Navalny 'entirely insane' on Friday
"There are no statements from medical experts, no information from forensic specialists, and no conclusive details from the Federal Penitentiary Service regarding the cause of death. Despite this, these statements continue to emerge. It is clear that they are entirely insane," the Kremlin spokesperson said.
Peskov added that Moscow considers such statements 'entirely unacceptable.'
Alexei Navalny's death was reported by Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service on Friday. He was 47. The cause of death had not been released at time of publication.
Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov said that the Federal Penitentiary Service was carrying out all 'inspections and inquiries' and refused to comment on speculation that the death could've been due to a 'thrombus detachment' - or blood clot.
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. None of them provided any evidence to back their assertions.
Russian 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.