Navalny Killing: Kremlin 'Categorically Rejects' Poisoning Findings

The Kremlin 'categorically rejected' accusations that the Russian state murdered Alexei Navalny with the poison novichok, as revealed by an investigation by five European countries. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the allegations as “baseless and biased.” The investigation revealed that Navalny was murdered in an Arctic penal colony, where he was serving a lengthy prison sentence. The use of a rare and difficult-to-obtain poison strengthens the claim that this was a targeted act. The Kremlin's denial of the allegations comes during a period of tension between Russia and the West. Navalny’s murder has provoked international condemnation and has questioned the political climate in Russia. The case of Navalny's death continues to be at the center of international investigations and discussions, with the aim of clarifying the circumstances of his death and holding those responsible accountable.