"Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny's Body Returned to Mother for Burial"
TL;DR
Russian authorities have handed over the body of opposition leader Alexei Navalny to his mother after a week-long struggle, with uncertainty remaining about whether they will interfere in the funeral arrangements. Navalny's mother wishes for a public farewell service in Moscow before his burial at a prominent cemetery, but the authorities had initially pressed for a small private funeral. Navalny's sudden death in a Russian prison has removed a prominent figure challenging the Kremlin's rule.
- Alexei Navalny’s body turned over to his mother for burial in Russia The Washington Post
- Navalny’s body given to his mother, spokesperson says CNN
- Russia Hands Over Alexei Navalny's Body to His Mother The Wall Street Journal
- The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, aide says Yahoo News
- Aleksei Navalny's Body Was Returned to His Mother, Allies Say The New York Times
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