Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death was deemed a natural event by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) chief, Sergei Naryshkin. In an interview with a television network, Naryshkin stated that Navalny died his own death due to the inevitable nature of life. He dismissed any notion of a special plan or external forces being involved in Navalny’s demise. When asked about Western involvement, Naryshkin firmly denied any outside influence in the tragic event.
The SVR chief expressed disgust at the vocal reactions coming from the West regarding Navalny’s passing. He described the responses as “revolting” and condemned what he called “satanic dances” around Navalny’s coffin. Naryshkin deemed such actions as immoral, low, and unethical, questioning the motivations behind them. He believed that the strong reactions in the West were entirely predictable given the circumstances surrounding Navalny’s death.
Navalny died at the age of 47 in an Arctic penal colony last month. Despite allegations from his supporters claiming foul play, the Kremlin has consistently denied any state involvement in his passing. These denials have been met with skepticism from Navalny’s supporters and critics both within Russia and internationally. The circumstances surrounding Navalny’s death continue to be a topic of intense speculation and controversy.