Germany calls Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's recovery 'encouraging'

Germany welcomed positive news about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's improving health on Wednesday, September 16. As per reports, German government also confirmed that Russia has for second requested judicial assistance in investigating Navalny's poisoning.

Navalny able to brea on his own again

Russian critic first fell ill on August 20 while travelling in a domestic flight to Russia. Following his deteriorating condition, Navalny was transferred to Berlin's Charité hospital where he has been receiving treatment for almost four weeks w. On September 16, Navaly posted an im on Instagram that showed him sitting up and being hugged by his wife Yulia and flanked by his two children.

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post read in Russian that while many activities are still impossible for Navaly, he mand to brea on his own for entire day. According to reports, Navalny’s spokesperson, Kira Yarmysh, revealed on Twitter that opposition leader plans to return back to Russia as soon as his health permits.

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As per reports, German government spokesperson Ulrike Demmer while speaking to local reporters stated that authorities were immensely relieved by latest news from Charité on Navalny's health. spokesperson said it was encouraging and that German government wishes Russian leader a quick and complete recovery.

A German military laboratory last month confirmed presence of a Soviet-era nerve nt vichok in Navalny’s samples, reby confirming that opposition leader was indeed poisoned. Russia, on or hand, has refuted claim that it was linked to poisoning and also accused Germany of withholding key documents from Kremlin and accused it of effectively stalling Russian investigation into case.

(With AP Input)

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