The Russian government has refuted the prevailing speculation linking President Vladimir Putin to the demise of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
In the aftermath of Navalny's passing, his widow, spokesperson, and companions have all alleged that his death in a Russian penitentiary was orchestrated by the authorities.
Yulia Navalnaya, addressing the media on Monday, asserted, "They are cowardly and meanly hiding his body, refusing to give it to his mother and lying miserably while waiting for the trace of poison to vanish."
During a press briefing on Tuesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rebuffed these claims, stating, "Of course, these are absolutely unfounded and vulgar accusations against the head of the Russian state."
In response to Navalnaya's remarks, Peskov refrained from further commentary, acknowledging her recent widowhood by remarking, "But taking into account that Yulia Navalnaya was widowed just days ago, I will not comment."
Navalnaya, in turn, retorted to the Kremlin's stance, declaring, "I do not give a damn how the press secretary of a murderer comments on my words."
When pressed by journalists regarding the numerous arrests at memorials for Navalny, Peskov maintained, "Law enforcement agencies are acting in accordance with the law."
According to prison officials, Navalny, aged 47, took a stroll on Friday before falling ill, losing consciousness, and passing away shortly thereafter.
In response to Navalny's demise, President Biden unequivocally stated, "there is 'no doubt' it was a 'consequence of something that Putin and his thugs did.'"
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