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Did Russia Use Exotic Epibatidine in Navalny’s Death?

Britain and four European partners concluded Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin—most likely epibatidine—after analyses of his body, contradicting Russia’s denial of natural death. Epibatidine is extraordinarily potent and hard to detect, prompting speculation about why such an exotic toxin would be used in a high-profile case and whether it could have been a testing signal or a warning. The report adds to a pattern of poisoning allegations against opponents of the Kremlin, though experts note practical reasons for using such a rare toxin would be unusual in custody.

via France 24|

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world11 days ago•4 min saved

Navalny poisoning: did an exotic frog toxin carry a political message?

Experts debate whether the exotic frog toxin epibatidine used in Navalny's poisoning was a deliberate political signal from Russia or a deniable murder, noting its extreme potency, no known antidote, and the possibility of testing capabilities rather than sending an overt message.

via The Guardian|

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world12 days ago•3 min saved

EU links Navalny's death to rare epibatidine toxin from poison-dart frogs

European partners say Alexei Navalny died in a Siberian prison from epibatidine, a highly toxic compound found in the skin of Ecuadorian poison-dart frogs; labs reportedly detected the toxin and a joint statement said poisoning was highly likely, though Russia calls the findings Western propaganda. If confirmed, the use would violate the BTWC and CWC and imply deliberate administration by Russia.

via Axios|

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world12 days ago•4 min saved

Allies tie Navalny’s death to rare frog toxin epibatidine

European allies say Navalny’s death involved epibatidine, a highly potent toxin from certain poison-dart frogs, with traces found in his body; the toxin is extremely rare and not produced in Russia, suggesting deliberate administration by the state, while Moscow denies involvement and calls it an information campaign.

via BBC|

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world13 days ago•4 min saved

European States Tie Navalny’s Death to Epibatidine Poisoning by Kremlin

Five European countries said Navalny was poisoned with epibatidine, a toxin from poison-dart frogs, indicating Kremlin involvement; they reported the case to the OPCW. Navalny died in 2024 in a Russian penal colony, while Russia denies the accusation and his widow says Putin is responsible.

via PBS|

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world13 days ago•4 min saved

Europe ties Navalny death to rare frog toxin, implicating Kremlin

Five European foreign ministries said European labs conclusively detected epibatidine, a rare toxin from poison‑dart frogs, in Navalny’s body and asserted Russia had the means, motive and opportunity to poison him; they plan to report the case to the OPCW for a breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Navalny died in 2024 in a Russian Arctic penal colony, and his widow has urged accountability while Russia denies involvement. Epibatidine can be lab‑made and acts like a nerve agent, though investigations into the poisoning remain politically charged and ongoing.

via AP News|

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world13 days ago•5 min saved

UK and Allies Tie Navalny’s Death to Dart-Frog Toxin, Blaming Kremlin

At the Munich Security Conference, Britain and European allies said Navalny was killed by a toxin derived from epibatidine, found on his body two years after his death in a Siberian penal colony, and argued only the Russian state had the means, motive and opportunity to carry out the poisoning. Moscow denied the claim as misinformation. Navalny’s widow welcomed the findings, the UK has informed the OPCW of a suspected Chemical Weapons Convention breach, and the case—following his 2020 Novichok poisoning and 2024 death—continues to heighten tensions over Russia’s political opposition.

via BBC|

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world13 days ago•5 min saved

Europe Ties Navalny’s Death to Frog Toxin, Heightening Kremlin Accusations

Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say Navalny was likely poisoned with epibatidine, a toxin from South American poison-dart frogs, in a Russian prison, challenging Moscow’s natural-causes explanation and suggesting Kremlin involvement.

via The New York Times|

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