Yulia Navalnaya Vows to Continue Navalny's Opposition to Putin
Yulia Navalnaya, wife of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, accused Putin of involvement in her husband's death and pledged to continue his work.
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"We know why Putin killed Alexei... But the main thing we can do... is to continue to fight," Navalnaya said in a video message.
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Navalny, a critic of the Kremlin, died in prison at age 47. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied involvement in the death.
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Officials in the Arctic city where Navalny's body is believed to be held refused to allow his mother and lawyers access, according to Navalny's team.
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Russia's Investigative Committee has informed relatives that the examination of Navalny's death has been "extended," according to his spokeswoman.
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Navalny's team believes he was murdered and accuses Russian authorities of withholding his body to conceal evidence.
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Officials will hold Navalny's body for 14 days for testing. Navalnaya was expected to address European foreign ministers in Brussels.
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Navalnaya's vow to continue Navalny's work underscores the determination of those opposing Putin's regime despite challenges and threats.