Following preliminary findings from medical tests on Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny that appear to indicate that he was poisoned, the United States has called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
Navalny collapsed on a flight within Russia, shortly after drinking a cup of tea his aides suspect was poisoned.
"The United States is deeply concerned by reported preliminary conclusions from German medical experts that Russian opposition activist Aleksey Navalny was poisoned. If the reports prove accurate, the United States supports the EU’s call for a comprehensive investigation and stands ready to assist in that effort," a State Department statement reads.
"Mr. Navalny’s family and the Russian people deserve to see a full and transparent investigation carried out, and for those involved to be held accountable. Our thoughts are with Mr. Navalny’s family and we hope for his full recovery."
Russia has denied any knowledge of or involvement in the alleged incident, adding that if poisoning is proved, they will undertake an investigation of their own.