Arrr, it be said that Putin didn't plan to send Navalny to Davy Jones' locker so soon, says US spy folk.
2024-04-27
Arrr, mateys! The scallywags in the U.S. intelligence be sayin' that ol' Putin didn't give the order to send Navalny to Davy Jones' locker! Seems like the rumour be as false as a mermaid's promise of treasure! Aye, 'tis a puzzling tale indeed!
In a report by U.S. intelligence agencies, it was concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely did not order the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny when he collapsed and died in February at an Arctic penal colony. While the Kremlin attempted to kill Navalny in 2020 with a nerve agent, agencies like the CIA and State Department believe Putin wouldn't have wanted him killed at that moment. Navalny's death overshadowed Putin's reelection, leading to increased sanctions on Russia. Former President Trump also hinted at Putin's involvement in Navalny's death.Navalny had been imprisoned since 2021, after recovering from poisoning in Germany. His cause of death remains undetermined, with Russian media suggesting a blood clot. Navalny's allies criticize the U.S. assessment as naive, believing Putin's involvement. The Polish Institute of International Affairs also doubts the unintentional nature of Navalny's death, citing his importance as a prisoner. Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation claims Putin ordered his death to avoid a potential prisoner swap with the U.S.