Alexei Navalny
Coverage of Alexei Navalny in the Nexus archive.
- UK sanctions Russian labs and people over chemical weapons used on Navalny and Skripal
The UK sanctioned nine Russian individuals and entities for developing chemical weapons used in attacks on Alexei Navalny and Sergei Skripal. The sanctions target two scientific institutes and officials linked to toxins like epibatidine and Novichok. The UK also criticized Russia's 'unsafe' approach to Royal Navy vessels in the Arctic and intercepted a Russian Bear-F aircraft near a British carrier strike group.
- EU sanctions individuals behind Alexei Navalny poisoning
The EU sanctioned six scientists and researchers linked to Alexei Navalny's poisoning, who died in a Russian prison in 2024. The scientists, associated with Russia's chemical weapons program, researched epibatidine, a toxin found in Navalny's body. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans to the EU.
- EU sanctions Russian researchers involved in Navalny's death
The EU has sanctioned six Russian researchers connected to the production of epibatidine, the toxin found in the body of Alexei Navalny after his death.
- EU Sanctions Russian Propagandists, Shadow Fleet Firms, Navalny Persecutors
The European Union imposed sanctions on 34 individuals and 47 entities linked to Russia’s war against Ukraine, hybrid operations, and human rights abuses. The measures target the military-industrial complex, oil export networks, state propagandists, and officials connected to the poisoning and death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
- Finland to Deport Anti-War Russian Who Donated to Navalny’s Banned Political Group
Finland is set to deport Russian anti-war activist Roman Golikov, who donated to Alexei Navalny's banned political group. Golikov's lawyer has filed a final appeal with the Finnish Supreme Court and requested an injunction to suspend the expulsion.
- Moscow Court Jails HSE Professor 3.5 Years for Navalny Donations
A Moscow court sentenced Higher School of Economics professor Andrei Dymov to 3.5 years in prison for donating less than $49 to the banned Anti-Corruption Foundation, which is associated with Alexei Navalny.
- Finland to Deport Anti-War Russian Who Donated to Navalny’s Banned Political Group
Finland is set to deport Roman Golikov, a Russian anti-war activist who donated to Alexei Navalny's banned political organization. Golikov's lawyer has filed a final appeal with the Finnish Supreme Court and requested an injunction to suspend the expulsion.
- Russia's doping program is run by the same FSB team that poisoned Navalny
The article reveals that the Russian FSB team responsible for the state-sponsored doping program is the same unit that orchestrated the poisoning of Alexei Navalny. This connection highlights potential systemic corruption and criminal activity within Russia's security apparatus.
- Silent Killers, Not Signals: Why States Use Poison in Assassinations
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death from epibatidine, a South American frog toxin, has renewed focus on state-sponsored assassinations using poisons. The article discusses how the erosion of international norms against assassinations and chemical weapons increases the likelihood of future poison-based targeted killings, citing examples like Operation Eric Fury and the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.