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epibatidine

Coverage of epibatidine in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 15 · 07:30 UTCMost recent: Jul 3 · 16:45 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 3 · 16:45 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    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.

  • POLITICSJul 3 · 16:18 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    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.

  • SECURITYApr 15 · 07:30 UTCWAR ON THE ROCKS
    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.