Russian Ambassador questioned on Alexei Navalny, Ukraine and Kate Middleton leaks | LBC

Alexei Navalny died from a "sudden failure in his health" the Russian Ambassador to the UK has revealed in an exclusive interview with LBC.
Andrei Kelin sat down on Wednesday and was quizzed by Nick Ferrari on the death of the former Russian opposition leader.
Navalny died in February in a penal colony in the Arctic Circle, sparking condemnation across the world, particularly regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.
When probed, Ambassador Kelin said it was "absolutely wrong" to think something "difficult" had happened to Navalny.
"He simply died. These things happen," he said.
He added allegations from Navalny's widow, Yulia, that her husband was murdered made "no sense at all".
Mr Ferrari asked Mr Kenin why so many of Putin's opponents die in strange ways, and cited examples such as Yevgeny Prigozhin who was killed in a plane crash last year.
Navalny was Putin's arch enemy and perhaps his most vociferous critic.
Ambassador Kelin said Navalny had the "sudden failure" in his health as it was a "difficult time for him".
"He was sentenced for committing criminal acts and he was serving a long term. During serving this he has done everything to worsen because he was not obedient to the powers."
Navalny was serving 19 years on extremism charges in one of Russia's toughest penal colonies, nicknamed 'Polar Wolf'.
The colony is located in the Yamalo-Nenets region in the Arctic Circle where temperatures reach -20C.
When probed about the validity of the recent Russia election, Kenin said the results were "absolutely fair".
"The result of the election 87% in favour of Putin, with a turnout of 77%, shows that our political system is absolutely stable."
When asked about the UK's next election, Ambassador Kelin did not know who Sir Keir Starmer was.
In response to this, Ambassador Kelin said: "If he will decide to do this we will take note of that. We also have an ambassador in Moscow so we are always prepared.
He added he does not believe they will have good relations, but added he has never met him.
Ambassador Kelin also denied any Russian involvement in the circulation of stories about the health of the Princess of Wales, adding the rumours were "funny".
"This is very interesting. I have heard about that and I was amazed in fact. I'm afraid to say that probably the British media are never short of accusations against Russia."
He added the Russian embassy's website wished Kate a full recovery.
He added the aircraft did not have any equipment to "counter these things".
He also called for the "cessation of fire" in Israel, saying the country has gone "far beyond" self-defence.
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[@user-sd3ik9rt6d]

These things happen, mostly to people we don't like.

[@VideovigilanteUSA]

How did he interview himself 😂

[@keithmiller1467]

mr gaslight ferrari

[@johnrussell3961]

If Isreal can use the excuse, why can’t Russia?

[@ShahaShezz]

Thank you

[@VelvetUG]

@johnrussell3961 because the two situations are not comparable. Do your research

[@tomhicks1009]

What are you smoking? Hamas attacked Israel Ukraine has been invaded by fascists

[@brothercaleb]

@@FueledNexusone day Russia just woke up and decided to invade 🤔.

[@brothercaleb]

@@FueledNexus you’ve listened to Putin’s private communications? 😳

[@Dead-Ball-Situation]

Ferrari: Keir Starmer Ambo: Who? 😂🤣

[@zednero8398]

I know one thing for sure, both of them could use the treadmill 😄

[@derekwhite2929]

The Russian's being more accurate than Nick Ferrari, unfortunately.

[@anonomous8719]

Thank you pootin bot

[@leekeely1325]

Love how he's like it's not a war what makes a war then

[@user-dr7by9dx8l]

Are these guys related. 😂

[@RoofLight00]

Might as well have rolled out the red carpet for him. Did they do that with hitlers pals?

[@starcade90]

Not one inch furthure.

[@gorantomic7150]

🇷🇸🇷🇺

[@joshuaDstarks]

Hope they disinfected the chairs afterwards. Gross

[@p0ssiblypossiblynot557]

NICK FERRARI - WAR CRIME APOLOGIST LBC Employees - Accomplices Sleep Well - The ICJ looks on

[@Ed-rg4do]

Of course king of Gammon is willing to speak with Russia

[@jeanb8643]

Great interview.. Respectful and calm. Hard questions. Thank you.

[@danielreiss-cy4zr]

Fans scuffled at the City Crocus. It happens.

[@crawfiecam]

Yes, and Trotsky died of a splitting headache!

[@alexeyandreev1208]

I remember Mr. Ferarri's reaction on 24 Feb 2022 when Russian troops entered Ukraine: "while we're having discussions about transgender toilets, Putin......". Oh boy was he furious. With himself. With his own country. Furious and jealous of Russians dared to rebel against all this mess the West has become.

[@casteretpollux]

Russians are smart people, so why does every Russian Ambassador to the UK have a Bond villain accent?

[@alexeyandreev1208]

Because Bond films are anti-Russian black legends for the UK and the World, and they make the villains sound like Russian Ambassadors.

[@uksubversion]

Why interviewing the Russian ambassador, for crying out loud?! Don't you know the answers already?! LBC, what a travesty!!

[@philw2884]

You should try and listen

[@uksubversion]

​@@philw2884 I did. It's pretty boring to hear big lies over and over again. I'm curious, why such a softball interview?

[@philw2884]

@@uksubversion you think Russia lying ?

[@uksubversion]

@@philw2884 I know for sure.

[@philw2884]

@@uksubversion wots your evidence tho wot you believe they lying about

[@travisbickle2004]

Talking to Russia is a waste of time, the only language they understand is violence

[@windowseat158]

Similar to talking to Israel.

[@MrGmoney0811]

Or America or UK.. haven't the US Been in war every day of its existence.

[@liberationfromcolonialisma4432]

Love live Russia 🇷🇺 glory to Putin and Russia

[@Vitamin_71]

One problem is that there is no such force in the world to defeat Russia.

[@user-dj8cw5tj3v]

@@Vitamin_71 why do you want to defeat Russia?

[@gerhardaigner5108]

What is the use to in

[@user-cm2yc3gu9i]

No one has silenced as many russian speaking people i Donbas than Russia

[@Euderos91]

I see a lot of fans of Russia in the comment section 😂

[@leobats14]

They look alike 😂

[@brothercaleb]

😅

[@martinobrien7110]

Sick Bag .

[@Yum191]

Safer than standing at croydon station waiting for overground. Or stroling down elephant and castle after dark.

[@V4Now]

I'm a black dudecwith a scar on his face, I'm perfectly safe from all of you.😂👌🏿

[@rhysholdaway]

I'm not sure how this man can live with these lies on his conscience.

[@slaughtervision7566]

His a politician, I doubt he has a conscience🤣 he manipulates the truth just as much as your own elected leaders, the difference in your perception is your own bias🤷

[@PJM273]

Because he lives on the 15th floor of his apartment block

[@brothercaleb]

Wait till you discover the lies on the other side

[@rhysholdaway]

@@slaughtervision7566 I am pretty cynical of our own politicians tbh. Difference is at least we can vote ours out at the next election... Hopefully.

[@stephenhill545]

​@@brothercalebelaborate.

[@hayleyxyz]

3:18 Russian ambassador talking about extreme nationalism. The irony.

[@worththewatch1517]

You mean the one million dead Iraqis ?

[@pete7308]

This guy makes Boris Johnson look like an honest man….

[@GorillaTVe]

Glory to Russia 🇷🇺 🙌 👏 🙏 💙 ❤️ 🇷🇺 🙌 👏 🙏 💙 ❤️ 🇷🇺 🙌

[@ShahaShezz]

Come on Russia, nato is a joke 😂😂😂

[@gerhardaigner5108]

What is the use of interviewing such people. We know his answers in advance.

[@alexeyandreev1208]

Because Britain is losing bad and needs to save face.

[@pauldove966]

Wretchedly soft and sycophantic interview from Ferrari with no pushback whatsoever. Does Ferrari work for the PR department of the Russian embassy?

[@stephenhill545]

They wouldn't grant the interview if he dug.

[@ryanwoods3333]

i think simply letting the ambassador speak is enough to make him look silly.

[@Dellboy56]

A true journalist would have thrown hardball questions and not softball questions this guy asked.

[@Ecmer]

give an example of a tough question please

[@1Rene9Night5cart0]

Please correct the 'sock-puppet' ambassador. Navalny died of 'Kremlinocide'.

[@user-td3li1vg8p]

❤RUSSIA ❤

[@drkarim-kq9md]

How the whole UK became so pathetic?

[@V4Now]

14 years of Tories. Even under Blair, it wasn't this bad.

[@brothercaleb]

@@V4Now😅

[@silondon9010]

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