The British government urges the immediate delivery of Navalny's body to his family
In response to the tragic disappearance of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the UK has taken decisive action by freezing the assets of six Russian prison leaders who oversaw the Arctic prison colony where Navalny met his untimely end. bbc reported.
The sanctioned officials, including Colonel Vadim Konstantinovich Kalinin, head of the penal colony, and others in key positions, will face asset freezes and a ban on travel to the United Kingdom.
By attributing Navalny's death to Russian authorities, including President Putin, Western leaders are demanding accountability.
UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron stressed: “Those responsible for the brutal treatment of Navalny should be under no illusions: we will hold them accountable.”
Furthermore, the British government urges the immediate handover of Navalny's body to his family and advocates for a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The United Kingdom's position aligns with the request of Navalny's mother, who on Tuesday expressed her difficulties in locating her son and called for a transparent investigation.
The move signifies a strong international response against alleged misconduct in the Russian penal system.
