President Biden stated on Monday that he is contemplating imposing more sanctions on Russia in response to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny. This consideration comes after Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, accused the Kremlin of poisoning her husband, claiming that Russian authorities were delaying the release of his body to allow any traces of poison to disappear.

The Russian prison authorities reported Navalny's death on Friday, stating that he fell ill after a walk and lost consciousness shortly after. President Biden directly blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Navalny's death, emphasizing that it was a result of actions from Putin and his associates.

Biden highlighted the significance of Navalny's death as a demonstration of the danger posed by Russia and encouraged Congress to allocate more funding to Ukraine. However, he expressed uncertainty about the House Republicans' willingness to hold a vote on increased aid to Ukraine following Navalny's passing.

The President's remarks indicate a strong stance against Russia's involvement in Navalny's death, suggesting that additional sanctions may be enacted as a consequence. Biden's consideration of further sanctions reflects his administration's commitment to holding Russia accountable for its actions.