Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s widow has said that independent tests confirm her husband was poisoned while in jail. She accused Russian authorities of covering up the truth about his sudden death and demanded international accountability.
Yulia Navalnaya explained that medical samples were examined after Navalny’s death in prison earlier this year. According to her, the results indicate that Navalny was poisoned, contradicting the official explanation provided by Russian authorities.
Navalny, a strong critic of President Vladimir Putin, had been serving a lengthy prison sentence. He was considered Russia’s most prominent opposition figure, often exposing government corruption and calling for political reform. His unexpected death inside a Russian jail sparked widespread outrage at home and abroad.
Supporters of the opposition leader insist the circumstances were suspicious from the start. The Kremlin has repeatedly denied involvement, dismissing claims that Navalny was poisoned. However, his widow’s statement has renewed international pressure on Moscow to allow an independent investigation.
European leaders and human rights groups have expressed support for Navalnaya’s demand. They argue that the death of a high-profile critic under state custody raises serious questions about Russia’s justice system and treatment of prisoners.
Navalny had already survived a poisoning attempt in 2020, when Western governments and medical experts concluded that he was attacked with a nerve agent. He later recovered in Germany but returned to Russia, where he was arrested and imprisoned.
For his supporters, the latest test results strengthen suspicions of foul play. Navalnaya vowed to continue her late husband’s political mission and to fight for justice. She also urged the global community to hold Russia accountable and to recognize that Navalny was poisoned for his activism.
Observers note that the case could further strain relations between Moscow and Western countries. Calls for targeted sanctions and investigations are expected to grow if evidence of poisoning continues to build.
For now, the widow’s testimony ensures that Navalny’s death remains a central issue in international debates about Russia’s human rights record. The phrase “Navalny was poisoned” has become both a rallying cry for his supporters and a symbol of resistance against political repression.
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