Berlin, Germany – Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, faces arrest in absentia after a Moscow court issued a ruling, her spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. Navalnaya is accused of participating in an extremist organization, as stated by her spokesperson, Kira Yarmysh, in a social media post. The court also granted a request by the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation to detain Navalnaya, who currently resides outside of Russia.
The arrest order comes in the aftermath of Alexey Navalny’s death on February 16 in a Siberian penal colony, where he was serving a 19-year sentence on charges of creating an extremist community and financing extremist activities. Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, had been vocal in his criticisms of Russian President Vladimir Putin, sparking international outcry at his sudden demise.
Navalnaya, who accused Putin of being responsible for her husband’s death, vowed to continue her husband’s fight for a “happy, beautiful Russia.” In a video posted on her late husband’s social media accounts, she condemned Putin’s alleged role in the tragedy and criticized Russian authorities for withholding information regarding Navalny’s death.
Despite the Kremlin’s denial of involvement in Navalny’s demise, Navalnaya remains steadfast in her belief of Putin’s culpability. She insists that Putin should be held accountable and face consequences in Russia for his alleged role in her husband’s passing.
The court’s decision to arrest Navalnaya only strengthens her resolve to seek justice and pursue accountability for the death of her husband. In a social media statement, Navalnaya emphasized that Putin should not evade responsibility and should face the consequences for his alleged actions.
As the story continues to develop, Navalnaya’s determination to seek justice for her husband’s death remains unwavering. The international community closely watches the unfolding events in Russia, awaiting further updates on the investigation into Navalny’s tragic demise.