Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, died suddenly in an Arctic prison, with his family being informed of his death by 'sudden arrhythmic death syndrome,' indicative of cardiac arrest. Following his death, his mother Lyudmila Navalnaya faced significant obstacles in locating and reclaiming his body. Despite initial assurances from authorities that the body would be made available, it was reported missing when Navalny's mother arrived at the morgue in Salekhard. Conflicting reports emerged regarding the cause of Navalny's death, with Russian officials initially citing a stroke, then changing it to 'sudden death syndrome,' a term also relayed to his mother. Navalny's spokesperson and allies have accused the Kremlin of murdering him and covering up evidence by withholding his body, which was later found in the Salekhard hospital morgue showing signs of bruising consistent with convulsions and CPR. The situation has sparked outrage and accusations of a cover-up, with Navalny's team demanding the immediate return of his body for an independent autopsy.
Navalny family claims Russia 'hiding' his body 🔗 - https://t.co/od07tb3SLR https://t.co/PuhH47TLr2
Incredible and cruel. #Navalny's mother still not allowed to even see her son's body, let alone recover it. Morgue officials in the Arctic town of Salekhard rebuffed her again, refusing to even say if they have the body. https://t.co/UlhsO9NLm9
The relatives of Russian opposition leader #AlexeiNavalny have been refused access to his body for a third day, his team says, adding that his mother was “not allowed” into a morgue where it could be being held. #Russia https://t.co/prrj7MsuDJ
Alexei Navalny's mother barred from seeing son's body in Arctic morgue, with cause of Putin critic's death still unknown https://t.co/KTIxuLULJz
"Alexei Navalny’s allies have accused the Kremlin of “covering their tracks” as, two days after the imprisoned opposition leader’s death in custody, uncertainty continued to surround the whereabouts of his body and what it may reveal about how he died." https://t.co/2QJeVqalbh
Navalny’s mother & lawyer have now spent several days in the frigid Arctic asking in vain to access his body. Authorities now say their post-mortem has been “extended”, his team says - which smacks of the delay tactics they’ve seen many times before, including after his poisoning https://t.co/l8C5svL0BF
Leaked footage 'shows motorcade taking Alexei Navalny's body out of Arctic prison in the dead of night' - as Putin critic's mother is barred from morgue and told death probe is being 'extended' https://t.co/WE4wc1piq8 https://t.co/9vO0NLj8ut
Alexey Navalny’s mother and his lawyers were turned away from the morgue in Salekhard where his body was reportedly taken after he died in prison, said the politician’s press secretary. https://t.co/iXZ0ehAWJX
⚠️ RUSSIA HAS YET TO ESTABLISH OFFICIAL CAUSE OF NAVALNY DEATH, SPOKESWOMAN SAYS (Reuters) Russian investigators have not yet established the cause of Alexei Navalny's death and it is unclear how long it will take for official conclusions to be made, his mother was told,… https://t.co/BYPZe9drSc
Alexei Navalny''s mother and his lawyers have been prevented from entering a morgue in Russia where her son’s body is reportedly being kept https://t.co/ySvM5YU8Em https://t.co/v7LuZv5Tnw
The body of murdered opposition politician Alexei Navalny has not yet been handed over to his relatives. The cause of death "has not been established" The Russian Investigative Committee told his mother and lawyers that the investigation into Navalny's death has been prolonged.… https://t.co/zMgMmMZ3rz
Alexei Navalny's mother and his lawyers have been prevented from entering a morgue in Russia where her son’s body is reportedly being kept https://t.co/6bxnp4g6mh https://t.co/FSj2Ho5agB
Alexei Navalny's spokesperson says his mother was not allowed into the morgue in Russia where her son's body is reportedly being held. Sky's @DiMagnaySky reports ⬇️ Latest: https://t.co/kRhqhDojfM 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/o6YqKFAbHx
The Investigative Committee informed the mother and the lawyers that the investigation of the death of Navalny has been extended. They don’t say how long it will take. The cause of death is still "unknown.” They lie, buy time for themselves and do not even hide it.
Navalny's mother not allowed into the morgue in Russia, spokeswoman says https://t.co/XMrUTSlXme
Good morning. Navalny's family still can't get any answers about where his body is, according to his spox. https://t.co/BFsDQ2hXGU
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been found covered in bruises at a morgue in the Arctic, a report has said. The Sunday Times' Peter Conradi: “What we’ve seen is how the Kremlin’s story is beginning to unravel completely.” #TalkTV https://t.co/8FazRtup4O
Putin Critic Navalny's Body Found With "Signs Of Bruises": Report https://t.co/vZQSFmNB98 https://t.co/gJR42lJBM5
Navalny's mother told he died from 'sudden death syndrome'
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s mother was told over the weekend her son died from “sudden death syndrome” and that his body will not be given to the family until an investigation is complete. https://t.co/YrdmXpYOW5 https://t.co/8o2FnmCeXg
Alexei Navalny's body found bruised in Arctic morgue https://t.co/j5Ik8uaHGr
Kremlin accused of ‘covering tracks’ as whereabouts of Alexei Navalny’s body remain uncertain https://t.co/dOH4PfgF8f
Navalny's body reportedly found with 'signs of bruising' as Russia claims he died of 'sudden death syndrome' https://t.co/oLYXQ04Luz
⚡️Russian authorities still refuse to give Navalny's family access to his body. The Russian authorities have so far refused to give the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny's family access to his body or transfer the body to them, according to Navalny's spokesperson Kira…
Navalny spokeswoman demands ‘immediate’ return of his remains from Arctic prison to his family https://t.co/L8XVtidvQ6
Alexei Navalny's body 'is found and shows signs of bruising caused by being held down while suffering convulsions' https://t.co/Zxby20vVFd https://t.co/gc5asJVgDy
🔺 NEW: Russian medical workers discovered bruising on Navalny’s body consistent with him being restrained while suffering a seizure, a new report has said ⬇️ https://t.co/PGB4ONm8tT
🔴The bruised body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been found in a hospital morgue in the Arctic, two days after he died in a nearby prison https://t.co/al02TlE1u7
🚨 🇷🇺 NAVALNY'S BODY FOUND WITH BRUISES Alexei Navalny's body was found and showed signs of bruising and attempts at resuscitation, indicating possible cardiac arrest, according to Russian Authorities. His body is now under police guard at a Salekhard hospital morgue. Source:… https://t.co/91cuXHoTPe https://t.co/bOOirF67Yn
🚨 🇷🇺ALEXEI NAVALNY'S BODY FOUND WITH BRUISES Alexei Navalny's body was found and showed signs of bruising and attempts at resuscitation, indicating possible cardiac arrest. His body is now under police guard at a Salekhard hospital morgue. Source: LBC https://t.co/LTLEaX6WAa https://t.co/bOOirF67Yn
Explainer: Alexei Navalny's death: What do we know? https://t.co/UyF25Rlpg3 https://t.co/rvVHK8pGEn
Navalny’s body found ‘covered in bruises’ consistent with ’signs of seizure’ in Arctic morgue https://t.co/PSHJ6wmVOg
A Salekhard paramedic told journalists that there were bruises on Navalny’s body consistent with a seizure or outside restraint during convulsions. They said he also had a bruise on his chest indicative of chest compressions performed during CPR. https://t.co/sF9VkucKps
Novaya Gazeta spoke to sources in Salekhard, where Navalny's body is reportedly hidden, and learned (1) the body wasn't taken to the standard morgue for dead "Polar Wolf" prisoners, (2) his body apparently showed bruises suggesting he was held down during powerful convulsions and…
Alexei Navalny body 'found covered in bruises' at morgue https://t.co/TQtvH5htLz
Alexei Navalny's body 'is FOUND and shows signs of bruising caused by being held down while suffering convulsions' https://t.co/hVtOcIII9t https://t.co/CodHGqp3Lw
Navalny's body 'FOUND and shows signs of bruising' https://t.co/7r3cveGw0a https://t.co/iNPxm8wZ5r
“This is to hide the traces of how he was done away with.” Alexei Navalny's mother has appealed for the return of her son's body while his allies accuse the Kremlin of covering up his death in prison and refusing to return him. @drdavidbull | #TalkTV
Source says Navalny’s body in Salekhard district clinical hospital morgue, still no autopsy performed. A Salekhard paramedic told Novaya Gazeta that there were bruises on Navalny’s body consistent with a seizure or outside restraint during convulsions. https://t.co/4pmpBFujIP
Bruises from convulsions found on Navalny's body https://t.co/PNLPkfBGI8
“We demand that Alexey Navalny’s body be handed over to his family immediately.” Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny 'was murdered', says spokesperson for Putin's fiercest political opponent https://t.co/AwnVWYepVE https://t.co/jOwt6kGVOj
A source told journalists that Alexey Navalny’s body is in the Salekhard district clinical hospital morgue. A member of the city’s ambulance service said Navalny’s body had bruises consistent with a seizure or restraint during convulsions and with CPR. https://t.co/sF9VkucKps
Bruises from convulsions and chest compressions were found on #Navalny’s body This was reported by a source of "Novaya Gazeta Europe". The body is now in the morgue of the district clinical hospital in Salekhard, while local pathologists were forbidden to do an autopsy. Last… https://t.co/puy2bsY4vZ
⚠️JUST IN: *RUSSIAN PRISON SAYS NAVALNY WAS STRUCK DOWN WITH 'SUDDEN DEATH SYNDROME' https://t.co/CNG930SJQh 👈 🇷🇺🇷🇺 https://t.co/YWhhVUMGcr
The mother of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was turned away at the prison where he had been detained, with claims that his body is being hidden to cover up how he died. @EdwardGodfrey9 #9News STORY: https://t.co/mwWc4vvtCK https://t.co/aE1dzg0Z3D
Alexey Navalny's team confirms the death of Putin critic, says his mother is searching for his body https://t.co/lzYVSeGACe
Alexei Navalny’s mother told he died from ‘sudden death syndrome’ – as it happened https://t.co/XbFTehYvSc
Russia says opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison https://t.co/omSktmTN5w
Family of Vladimir Putin's fiercest critic Alexei Navalny demand the return of his 'missing' body https://t.co/XD65Wu9U4U https://t.co/qWLxvw9wF2
Alexei Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh confirmed the prominent Russian opposition leader's death, citing official notice given to his mother Lydumila https://t.co/jgNmEjlf7L https://t.co/IFo9QbkraX
In Russia’s Arctic, Alexei Navalny’s mother searches for her son’s body https://t.co/WTWIsjSlnb
🤷 Russian authorities refuse to release Navalny's body to his family and claim no "criminal circumstances" surrounding his death https://t.co/LyTZiGHEnm
Alexei Navalny spokesperson confirms his death, says it's unclear where his body is https://t.co/xOXcZKRMhK
Russian authorities say Alexei Navalny died of ‘sudden death syndrome’ — but no one has seen his body https://t.co/ka1sZ0iVK6 https://t.co/ka1sZ0iVK6
Alexei Navalny’s mother was told that #Russia’s most prominent opposition leader had been struck down by “sudden death syndrome” and that his body would not be handed over to the family until an investigation was completed, his team says. https://t.co/tGBm5zkmuD
For the mother of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who died at age 47 in an Arctic penal colony, the journey to recover her son’s body Saturday was an odyssey with no clear destination. https://t.co/ocdiUrAi4s
Navalny’s cause of death changed to ‘sudden death syndrome’ https://t.co/i0PkAS2wyB
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who according to his spokesperson was “murdered” Friday at an Arctic penal colony where he spent his final months, won’t be released to his family until officials complete an investigation. https://t.co/6kJEjDOW59
The mother of Alexei Navalny was told her son was killed by “sudden death syndrome.” His team waved it off as untrue, alleging instead that Vladimir Putin’s nemesis was murdered. "It’s obvious that they are lying." https://t.co/psGJSVamGa
In Russia's Arctic, Alexei Navalny's mother searches for her son's body https://t.co/zM7krEOUrf
New: Alexey Navalny's mother and his lawyer traveled to the town of Salekhard on Saturday, where prison authorities had said the body of the opposition leader will be examined, but when they arrived at the morgue they were told the body wasn't there, Navalny's team said.
Alexei Navalny death: eam accuses Russia of 'hiding' his body https://t.co/WBVWiFkdax
Alexei Navalny's mother was told that Russia's most prominent opposition leader died from 'sudden death syndrome' and his family would not receive the body until an investigation was complete https://t.co/3uHVbclEGZ https://t.co/a3ceO6E8u9
🔺 Update: The mother of Alexei Navalny tried to locate her son’s body at an Arctic morgue a day after the Russian opposition leader died in custody, only to be told that it was not there ⬇️ https://t.co/ualBKD2rcZ
Alexei Navalny died of ‘sudden death syndrome,’ authorities claim as devastated mom says Putin critic was murdered https://t.co/V4ZLUVOy2E https://t.co/o4uCAaZUgZ
BREAKING: Navalny’s body is missing It was supposed to be handed over to his mother, but the authorities walked back on their promise. His family then went to the morgue, but were told it isn’t there either The family thinks they are buying time to cover up traces of murder https://t.co/EZM2bCe73W
The death of Alexei Navalny has been confirmed by his spokesperson, but it remains unclear where the body of the Vladimir Putin critic is. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/f8uHopcLd8
Alexei Navalny's cause of death 'revealed' by Russian officials - but body goes missing https://t.co/q8GaRBQjPO https://t.co/eNIa7ljlKX
Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Died Of "Sudden Death Syndrome", His Mother Told https://t.co/wA35OTet15 https://t.co/s13lmrgECW
Over 24 hours after Navalny’s death, nobody can find his body. Here’s what we know. https://t.co/upIu33HeHp
Truth is stranger than fiction! Alexey Navalny's family say they don't know where his body is https://t.co/H75tlpigm3 via @bpolitics
More than 24 hours after Alexey Navalny’s death, his family and lawyers still can’t figure out where his body is. Here’s what we know. https://t.co/TBGO3rdUK9
Russia claims Alexei Navalny died of 'sudden death syndrome' | ITV News https://t.co/w4tUxRbbER
Alexei Navalny's spokeswoman confirms his death and calls for return of body – video https://t.co/fPQs11obES
Russia says 'sudden death syndrome' behind #Navalny's demise https://t.co/u0yRXDcGW9
More than 24 hours after Navalny’s death, nobody can find his body. Here’s what we know. https://t.co/GU41KA9KLy
Alexei #Navalny's mother faced a grim and absurd ordeal on Saturday, struggling to get authorities to return her son's body to the family https://t.co/7IvdZ7Gw59
Navalny’s team confirms his death https://t.co/dJr5QKORdz
Navalny Spokesperson Says Putin Foe ‘Murdered’—Claims Russia Keeping Body From Family https://t.co/DpVh1SH9Yd https://t.co/CKb69aGHbB
A spokeswoman for Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who died suddenly in an Arctic prison, demanded that authorities hand over his body, as his mother, Lyudmila Navalnaya, and lawyers struggled fruitlessly with officials to reclaim his remains. https://t.co/pRb4qFvtG7
The family members of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny confirmed his death and requested that his body be returned to investigators "immediately." https://t.co/RkOkKV50Ls https://t.co/FhAE9eAy0H
Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death and says his mother is searching for his body (from @AP) https://t.co/dgvveuypMo
🇷🇺RUSSIA: DID WE SAY NAVALNY DIED OF A STROKE? WE MEANT... “SUDDEN DEATH SYNDROME” killed Putin's opposition leader in prison, according to Russian authorities. Thoughts? Source: @visegrad24 https://t.co/fH5RIz9kCA https://t.co/bOOirF67Yn
BREAKING: The Russian authorities have told Navalny’s team that he didn’t die of a blood clot as initially reported but of: “Sudden Death Syndrome” https://t.co/8gbmvwMl2i
DEVELOPING: A spokesperson for the late Alexei Navalny declared that he was murdered in prison https://t.co/tI9LiggyHa
Nalvany spokesperson says 'Alexei Navalny was murdered' https://t.co/imBrzdu6NK
Alexey Navalny's family say they don't know where his body is https://t.co/FeJWRYjn40
Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny’s team confirms his death and says his mother is searching for his body https://t.co/1bXxZGErWL
What do we know about Alexei Navalny's death? | ITV News https://t.co/LuiPox5qnc
Russian officials reveal Alexei Navalny's cause of death https://t.co/pklSGDlHVX https://t.co/LCW3agkc5C
Nalvany spokesperson says 'Alexey Navalny was murdered' https://t.co/iAqMU2RlPv
Supporters of Alexei Navalny confirmed his death in an Arctic prison camp but said his mother was being prevented from seeing the body of the opposition politician https://t.co/RuHB9CvHog https://t.co/RuHB9CvHog
Alexei Navalny's mother confirms his death and demands his body be returned | ITV News https://t.co/NFlZo3Ea4o
Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death. His mother is searching for his body. https://t.co/wfSFUbrzAU
Alexei #Navalny's mother Lyudmila has been caught in an absurdly cruel struggle to recover his body. Russian investigative officials refuse to surrender it. They are going to "investigate" and announce cause of death. https://t.co/y2eHf7IGGz
State investigators are delaying the release of Navalny's body, presumably to conceal evidence from a future independent autopsy. Meanwhile, prison officials told his mother that he died from sudden arrhythmic death syndrome, ie cardiac arrest. https://t.co/JJs9473p0U
Navalny’s team confirms Kremlin critic’s death, says his mother is searching for body https://t.co/kigjnRcHMs
Alexei Navalny’s allies have accused Russia of covering up what they say is his murder by hiding his body and giving conflicting information about his death. "It’s obvious that they are lying and doing everything they can to avoid handing over the body." https://t.co/O2LMnXSQcN
A representative of the Arctic Circle prison where Alexey Navalny died told the politician’s mother that her son died of “sudden death syndrome.” https://t.co/EzjqBC4qb1
The death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been confirmed by his team, with his spokesperson saying the Kremlin critic 'was murdered' https://t.co/WIaeye93O2 https://t.co/xgdXNLOKAU
🚨🇷🇺RUSSIA NOW CLAIMS NAVALNY'S CAUSE OF DEATH IS UNKNOWN According to Russian authorities, they are awaiting test results to establish Navalny's cause of death, despite the Kremlin previously announcing he'd died of a stroke. Salekhard's Investigative Committee told one of his… https://t.co/lhM2FuCWYG https://t.co/tEz9ObSEbU
Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's team confirms his death and says his mother is searching for his body https://t.co/QNHAWPBQeI
NAVALNY ALLY ZHDANOV SAYS NAVALNY'S MOTHER AND LAWYER WERE TOLD THIS MORNING AT PRISON COLONY THAT NAVALNY'S CAUSE OF DEATH WAS 'SUDDEN DEATH SYNDROME' - Reuters
Alexei Navalny’s family confirms Russian opposition activist’s death https://t.co/aJilLHjVtx
Give me my son's body: Alexei Navalny's corpse 'goes MISSING' after mother leaves prison and confirms his death https://t.co/6KgwhGt9LC https://t.co/mJagipzRaq
🚨🇷🇺NAVALNY’S BODY DISAPPEARS Navalny’s mother arrived at the morgue in Salekhard to view her son’s body only to discover it wasn’t there, despite assurances from authorities that it would be. It’s not clear if this is a bureaucratic error or whether it has already been… https://t.co/fCHmxXWSe3 https://t.co/2ANzwidwzu
🚨🇷🇺NAVALNY’S BODY DISAPPEARS Navalny’s mother arrived at the morgue in Salekhard to view her son’s body only to discover it wasn’t there, despite assurances from authorities that it would be. It’s not clear if this is a democratic error or whether it has already been disposed… https://t.co/UtozuaFNka https://t.co/2ANzwidwzu