In line with Orthodox practices, the body of Navalny -- who had embraced Christianity -- will be displayed in an open casket. Mr. Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has criticised statements by Navalny’s wife and Western leaders blaming the Russian leader for the death as “vulgar”. Editorial | Death of dissent: On Putin’s Russia today“Alexei was tortured for three years,” Navalnaya told lawmakers in Brussels. Once the body was released, allies struggled to find a funeral place that would agree to hold the ceremony. Navalny’s spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said funeral directors had received threatening calls from “unknown people” warning them not to transport Navalny’s body anywhere.

Source: The Hindu March 01, 2024 14:24 UTC