Tests show Navalny was poisoned in jail, his widow says
Tests conducted on samples taken from Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny show that he was poisoned while in jail, according to his widow, Yulia Navalnaya. The incident reportedly occurred during Navalny’s recent imprisonment in Pokrov, a town east of Moscow, where he was serving a two-and-a-half-year sentence.
Yulia Navalnaya revealed the results of the tests on her social media account, stating that her husband had been deliberately poisoned with a “chemical weapon.” She accused the Russian authorities of being responsible for the poisoning, emphasizing that they were trying to silence Navalny.
The Russian prison authorities denied any involvement in the alleged poisoning, stating that Navalny’s health was regularly monitored and that no signs of poisoning were detected during his time in jail. They suggested that Navalny’s worsening condition might be due to previous health issues or his own actions.
Navalny, a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, fell ill on a flight in Siberia in August 2020 and was airlifted to Germany for treatment. Tests conducted by European labs confirmed that he had been poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent, a finding that was disputed by Russian officials.
The latest development regarding Navalny’s alleged poisoning in jail has raised international concern, with calls for an independent investigation into the matter to determine the truth behind the incident.
Sources Analysis:
Yulia Navalnaya – She has a strong bias in favor of her husband, Alexei Navalny, and against the Russian authorities. Her goal is to seek justice and hold those responsible for her husband’s alleged poisoning to account.
Russian prison authorities – They have a potential interest in denying any involvement in Navalny’s poisoning to maintain their reputation and avoid accountability. Their statements may be biased in favor of the Russian government.
Fact Check:
1. Tests show Navalny was poisoned in jail – Unconfirmed claim. While Yulia Navalnaya stated this on social media, further investigation is needed to verify the accuracy of this claim.
2. Navalny was serving a two-and-a-half-year sentence in Pokrov – Verified fact. This information is publicly known and documented.
3. Russian prison authorities denied involvement in the poisoning – Verified fact. This statement was officially made by the prison authorities.
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