DFA summons Russian Ambassador over Navalny death

The Department of Foreign Affairs has called for a 'full, independent, and transparent investigation' into the Russian opposition leader's death

The Russian ambassador to Ireland Yury Filatov. File Picture

The Department of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian Ambassador to Ireland yesterday to "express outrage" at the death of Russian lawyer and activist, Alexei Navalny.

The department also said it reiterated to Ambassador Yuri Filatov that "ultimate responsibility" for Mr Navalny's death rests "with Russian leadership".