According to a report from Moscow by Reuters, the body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died unexpectedly in prison last week, has been given to his mother, as confirmed by his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh on the social media platform X on Saturday.
Yarmysh expressed uncertainty about whether the authorities would permit a funeral to take place “according to the family’s wishes and the way Alexei deserves.”
The sudden death of Navalny has sparked widespread shock and grief among his supporters and the international community.
Navalny’s death has raised concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Russia and has sparked calls for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of his death.
Navalny was a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and had been imprisoned multiple times for his political activities.
Navalny’s death has renewed calls for sanctions against Russia and increased scrutiny of Putin’s government.
The circumstances surrounding Navalny’s death remain unclear, and many are demanding answers from Russian authorities.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Navalny’s death, his supporters have vowed to continue his fight for democracy and human rights in Russia.
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Kevin Liffey)