Russian Authorities Return Alexei Navalny's Body to His Mother

Russian authorities have handed over Alexei Navalny's body to his mother more than a week after his death in an Arctic penal colony, with a funeral expected to follow. Navalny's spokesperson expressed uncertainty about whether the family will be allowed to carry out the funeral as they wish. His supporters have accused Russian officials of murdering him, but Russian authorities have denied this claim and listed his cause of death as "natural." Navalny's mother has accused investigators of withholding his body and attempting to force a secret funeral, while the White House has announced sanctions against Russia in response to Navalny's death.