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Notably, Western diplomats, including the U.S., France, Germany, and Australia, attended the service, emphasizing Navalny’s international significance. His family faced difficulty organizing the funeral; just hours before the service, funeral homes refused to cooperate, citing threats and intimidation. Navalny’s death has sparked widespread speculation about Russian President Vladimir Putin's possible role in his demise. Kremlin officials deny involvement, attributing Navalny’s passing to “natural causes,” but many supporters remain convinced that the opposition leader was silenced.