The EU demands an international and independent investigation into Navalny’s death

The European Union (EU) this Monday demanded that Russia allow an independent international investigation into the circumstances of the “sudden death” of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, which was announced on Friday.

“Russia must ensure an independent and transparent international investigation into the circumstances of this sudden death. The EU, in close coordination with partners, will make every effort to hold Russian political leadership and authorities accountable and to impose consequences for their actions, in particular through sanctions,” High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said, as quoted in the statement. .

The head of European diplomacy said the EU was “outraged by the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, whose responsibility ultimately lies with the president.” [da Rússia] Vladimir Putin and the Russian authorities.”