Merkel says response to Navalny poisoning depends on Russia

BERLIN, Sept 3- Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated on Thursday that any German or European response to the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny depends on whether Russia helps clear up the case.

BERLIN, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Chancellor Angela Merkel

reiterated on Thursday that any German or European response to

the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny depends on

whether Russia helps clear up the case.

Speaking at a news conference with the Swedish PrimeMinister, she said she had nothing further to add to herstatement on Wednesday when she condemned the attempted murderof a Russian opposition figure and demanded Moscow’s help.(Reporting by Thomas Seythal and Madeline ChambersEditing by Riham Alkousaa)