Mystery Surrounds Alexei Navalny's Death as Wife Demands Justice

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, rejects official findings that her husband's death in an Arctic prison was due to a 'combination of diseases.' She demands a criminal investigation, alleging murder and a cover-up, and vows to continue an independent probe.

Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, has dismissed officials' claims that her husband's death in an Arctic prison was due to a 'combination of diseases.' Navalnaya called the findings preposterous and insists on a criminal investigation, alleging that Navalny was murdered. She is determined to continue probing the case independently.

Navalny, a prominent opposition leader critical of President Vladimir Putin, died on February 16, raising suspicions among supporters. Navalny had been serving multiple sentences totaling over 30 years for charges he claimed were fabricated to silence him. The Kremlin denies any involvement in his death.

In a social media post, Navalnaya shared a three-page official letter stating there were no criminal circumstances in her husband's death. She criticized the letter for omitting key details, alleging that Navalny was treated poorly before his death. Navalnaya vows to investigate further and appeals for insider information.

(With inputs from agencies.)