The team of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has confirmed his death, with his spokesperson stating that he was “murdered”. Navalny passed away on February 16, and his body was reportedly picked up by investigators from Russia’s Investigative Committee and is now in the town of Salekhard. His lawyers and family are demanding that his body be handed over to them immediately. The cause of death has not yet been determined, and the authorities have not provided a timeline for when the results of the second examination of Navalny’s body will be available. The death of Navalny, known for his anti-Kremlin activism, has sparked outrage and calls for justice. Yarmysh, a member of Navalny’s team, has stated that they hold Putin responsible for Navalny’s murder and are calling for Western leaders to put pressure on Putin and seek justice. Protests and memorials in honor of Navalny have been met with police detainment in Russia, and world leaders have condemned his death.