How Russian state media are spinning Navalny death

The recent death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has sparked controversy and speculation around the world. However, Russian state media has been quick to dismiss any foul play and instead focus on painting Navalny as a criminal and enemy of the state.

State-run news outlets have been quick to push a narrative that Navalny’s death was due to natural causes or a pre-existing health condition. They have also highlighted his previous criminal convictions as evidence of his supposed lack of credibility and trustworthiness.

Despite international outcry and calls for an independent investigation into Navalny’s death, Russian state media continues to assert their own version of events and deflect any blame from the government or security services.

It is clear that Russian state media is using Navalny’s death as a way to further vilify him and discredit the opposition movement in Russia. This manipulation of information highlights the challenges faced by independent journalists and the need for transparent and unbiased reporting in authoritarian regimes.