Navalny’s body returned to mother, spokeswoman says

According to a spokeswoman for Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader’s body has been returned to his mother. Navalny was poisoned in August and died in a Berlin hospital last week.

The spokeswoman said that Navalny’s mother is devastated by the loss of her son, but grateful to have his body back so she can properly mourn and bury him.

Navalny’s death has sparked outrage and condemnation around the world, with many accusing the Russian government of being involved in his poisoning. Russian authorities have denied any involvement and have called for an investigation into his death.