Navalny's spokeswoman confirmed his death: "His body should be handed over to the family immediately" This is the first confirmation on behalf of Navalny's entourage after yesterday it was announced in the country that he was killed suddenly in the penal colony where he is serving a prison sentence from 2021. According to the prison service, the 47-year-old Navalni "felt not well" during the march, and "immediately lost consciousness".

It was reported that the medical team was unable to save his life, and the circumstances of his death are being investigated.