Navalny Poisoning Allegations Stir International Tensions

In a recent development, Yulia Navalnaya has alleged that her husband, Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, was poisoned while incarcerated in a Russian prison. Her claims have sparked international concern and have drawn attention to the conditions faced by political prisoners in Russia.

Commenting on the situation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioned on Wednesday that he was unaware of any such allegations made by Navalnaya. This statement comes amidst growing global scrutiny over the treatment of opposition figures within the country.

Navalnaya further stated that foreign laboratory tests conducted on her husband's biological samples have confirmed traces of poisoning. The allegations, if substantiated, could exacerbate the already tense relations between Russia and Western nations that have rallied in support of Navalny.

(With inputs from agencies.)