European countries claim that Alexey Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin derived from a South American frog in a Russian prison, marking the second anniversary of his death.
Alexey Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure, was reported to have died from poisoning with a toxin called epibatidine while in a Russian prison, according to a recent joint statement by five European countries: the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands. This announcement comes as the second anniversary of Navalny's death approaches, highlighting ongoing concerns about political repression in Russia.
The European governments released their findings based on analyses performed on samples from Navalny's body, which they claim conclusively showed the presence of epibatidine, a potent toxin sourced from poison dart frogs native to South America. This particular toxin is not found naturally in Russia, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding Navalny's death and implicating the Russian authorities, who have consistently denied any responsibility related to the incident.
Navalny was a vocal critic of the Kremlin and became well-known for his allegations of corruption against President Vladimir Putin's government. His death, attributed to state-sanctioned actions, has sparked outrage and prompted calls for accountability on an international scale, further straining relations between Russia and Western nations.
