Russian Authorities Return Alexei Navalny's Body to His Mother
TL;DR
Russian authorities have handed over Alexei Navalny's body to his mother more than a week after his death in an Arctic penal colony, with a funeral expected to follow. Navalny's spokesperson expressed uncertainty about whether the family will be allowed to carry out the funeral as they wish. His supporters have accused Russian officials of murdering him, but Russian authorities have denied this claim and listed his cause of death as "natural." Navalny's mother has accused investigators of withholding his body and attempting to force a secret funeral, while the White House has announced sanctions against Russia in response to Navalny's death.
- Russian authorities hand over Alexei Navalny's body to his mother, spokeswoman says ABC News
- Navalny's 'tortured' body handed over to his mother Reuters
- Alexei Navalny’s body turned over to his mother for burial in Russia The Washington Post
- Aleksei Navalny's Body Was Returned to His Mother, Allies Say The New York Times
- Russian authorities have handed Alexei Navalny’s body to his mother: Navalny spokesperson The Hill
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