Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:18pm on 19 Feb 2024,Monday International
Russian authorities plan to keep Alexei Navalny's body for "at least two weeks" for examination, his spokesperson revealed. This move, described as a ploy by Navalny's supporters, comes after Russia reported his death on Friday. Navalny's mother has been denied access to his body, fueling accusations of a cover-up. His spokesperson condemned the decision, alleging it aims to conceal evidence of murder. President Putin's spokesperson stated the Kremlin wouldn't dictate the body's release. Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, accused Putin of her husband's death. Expectations are that authorities will extend the retention period, drawing parallels to past obstruction in Navalny's case.
