Navalny's Funeral Faces Obstacles as Kremlin Allies and Hearse Drivers Refuse to Cooperate

Attempts to hire a hearse to transport Alexey Navalny's body to his funeral in Moscow have been thwarted, with drivers reportedly threatened not to take his body anywhere. The opposition leader's team also faced difficulty booking a venue for the funeral, with some venues claiming to be busy or refusing to work with Navalny's team. Navalny, a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in a penal colony in Siberia, sparking grief and anger worldwide. His wife blames Putin for his death, alleging that he was tortured and mistreated in prison. The Kremlin denies any involvement in Navalny's death, while concerns arise over potential police crackdown on mourners at the funeral.