What is the ‘dart frog’ toxin, said to be linked to Alexey Navalny’s death?
Summary
Five European countries have accused Russia of using a poison from dart frogs to kill Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny in 2024. This claim is based on analysis that found a toxin called epibatidine in Navalny’s body. Russia has denied these accusations and called them propaganda.Key Facts
- Alexey Navalny died in a Russian prison in February 2024, aged 47.
- The UK, France, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands allege that Navalny was poisoned with a toxin from poison dart frogs.
- Epibatidine is the toxin mentioned, which is found in South American dart frogs.
- These European countries claim this is not naturally found in Russia, suggesting it was made in a lab.
- Russia calls the poisoning claims a Western propaganda hoax and denies involvement.
- Poison dart frogs are small, brightly colored, and found in South American rainforests.
- Epibatidine causes symptoms similar to nerve agents, such as trouble breathing and seizures.
- Russia refers to Navalny as a blogger labeled a terrorist and extremist domestically.
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