European nations accuse Russia of poisoning Alexei Navalny with a rare toxin

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Five European nations accuse Russia of poisoning Alexei Navalny in prison with a rare toxin, citing scientific analysis. The UK, Sweden, France, Germany, and the Netherlands are confident a lethal toxin, epibatidine, found in samples, caused his death in February 2024. They hold Russia responsible. Navalny's widow stated the murder is now scientifically proven. The countries have reported Russia to the chemical weapons watchdog.


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