Russia says an investigation is underway into Navalny’s death, denies refusing to release his body
The Kremlin on Monday confirmed an investigation into the death of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is ongoing and insisted that "all due actions are being taken" to determine the circumstances surrounding his demise. Navalny, 47, was a well-known figure in Russia and a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He died in an Arctic penal colony, where had been serving a 19-year prison term. World leaders reacted with dismay and suspicion to the news, while Navalny's allies say the anti-corruption campaigner was likely murdered on Putin's orders. The Kremlin has rejected these allegations, with the Rus
