Yulia Navalnaya claims lab tests confirm Alexei Navalny was poisoned in prison

Yulia Navalnaya has claimed that laboratory tests on smuggled biological samples confirm her husband, Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, was poisoned while in prison prior to his death in February 2024. This information was reported by AFP.

Navalny"s death has raised significant concerns regarding the treatment of political prisoners in Russia. The allegations of poisoning add to the ongoing scrutiny of the Russian government"s actions towards opposition figures. As previously reported, such incidents have sparked international condemnation and calls for accountability.

The situation surrounding Navalny"s death continues to develop, with calls for further investigation into the circumstances leading up to his demise. This claim by Yulia Navalnaya highlights the ongoing tensions within Russian politics and the potential risks faced by those opposing the government.

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