Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed the accusations made by Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of deceased oppositionist Alexei Navalny, regarding his alleged involvement in her husband’s death in the penal colony. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov labeled Yulia Navalnaya’s statements as “boorish and unsubstantiated.”
“We refrain from commenting. These are entirely baseless and impolite accusations leveled against the Russian head of state. However, given Yulia Navalnaya’s recent widowhood, I will refrain from further commentary,” Peskov remarked. He also dismissed claims of a new poisoning of Alexei Navalny as lacking evidence.
In response to joint demands from European diplomacy chief Josep Borrell and G7 foreign ministers for the release of investigation results into Navalny’s death, Peskov stated there would be no official response. “We do not acknowledge such demands, particularly from Mr. Borrell,” Peskov said.
Regarding the detentions of individuals bringing flowers to monuments dedicated to victims of political repression following Navalny’s death, Peskov emphasized that these actions were conducted within the bounds of the law. “Everything is being handled in accordance with legal procedures. I cannot provide further details,” he stated.
On February 16th, the Federal Service for the Execution of Punishments (FSIN) announced that Alexei Navalny had died in penal colony No. 3, known as “Polar Wolf,” in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District. According to FSIN reports, Navalny fell ill after a walk and subsequently lost consciousness.
