Summary
European countries, including the UK, have reported that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison derived from South American poison dart frogs. The toxin, known as epibatidine, was found in Navalny's body, and the accusation is that only the Russian government had the capability to use such a rare toxin. The Kremlin has disputed these claims, calling them an information campaign.
Key Facts
- Alexei Navalny was reported to have been killed using a toxin called epibatidine found in poison dart frogs.
- This poison was identified in his body, leading to claims from European nations about the Russian government's involvement.
- Epibatidine is much more potent than morphine and is not found naturally in Russia.
- The toxin's presence suggests intentional poisoning, according to experts.
- The poison is very rare, mostly found in certain frogs in Ecuador and Peru.
- The Kremlin denied the allegations and labeled them as propaganda.
- Navalny had been imprisoned for three years before his death, and was in a Siberian penal colony.
