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Britain said it would consider new sanctions against Russia after five European countries determined Alexei Navalny most likely died from poisoning by a frog toxin arranged by the Russian state.

La Repubblica
Sobol: "Putin will not pay for Navalny. Negotiating with him is useless; he only understands the use of force"

Speaks the first lawyer hired by the opposition figure who died in prison two years ago, who today is part of the Platform of Russian Democratic Forces established in Strasbourg: "It took time, but now we know the truth about his death"

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La Repubblica
Sobol: "Putin will not pay for Navalny. Negotiating with him is useless; he only understands the use of force"

Speaks the first lawyer hired by the opposition figure who died in prison two years ago, who today is part of the Platform of Russian Democratic Forces established in Strasbourg: "It took time, but now we know the truth about his death"

Sobol: "Putin will not pay for Navalny. Negotiating with him is useless; he only understands the use of force"
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by Ian Bremmer

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Handelsblatt
Dead Kremlin critic: International Navalny remembrance – Russia in the dock

Two years ago, the Kremlin critic Navalny died in a prison camp. On the anniversary, there is widespread criticism of the repression in Russia, where hundreds of political prisoners are held.

Dead Kremlin critic: International Navalny remembrance – Russia in the dock
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Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death. Note that the US isn't associated with this demarche www.gov.uk/government/n...
Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death
Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on Alexei Navalny's death.
www.gov.uk
February 15, 2026 at 10:39 PM

by Andrew Scott

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Putin murdered Alexei Navalny in the most disgusting and performative way.

He's a psychopath and a monster.

Now look at politicians in Britain, Europe, and America who are either looking the other way - or engaging in abject whataboutery.
February 15, 2026 at 7:23 PM

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#BiologicalWeapon #ChemicalWeapon #Toxin #Assassination #Russia #OPCW #UK
UK confirms Russia poisoned Navalny in prison with rare toxin
www.gov.uk/government/n...

The UK is today exposing the brutal and barbaric circumstances surrounding the death of Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison.
Two ...
UK confirms Russia poisoned Navalny in prison with rare toxin
UK and partners are today exposing the tragic circumstances surrounding Alexei Navalny's death and have confirmed there was poison found in samples from his body.
www.gov.uk
February 15, 2026 at 5:26 PM

by Scott Lucas

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US Secretary of State #Rubio on conclusion of 5 European countries that #Russia killed opposition leader #AlexeiNavalny with Ecudorean frog toxin

"We are, of course, aware of this report. It's disturbing report. We are aware of Mr. Navalny's case, and, of course... we have no reason to question it"
February 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Die Zeit
Alexei Navalny: Rubio calls report on Navalny poisoning worrying

EU states consider it proven that the Russian opposition figure Navalny was poisoned. The United States see no reason to doubt the investigation.

Alexei Navalny: Rubio calls report on Navalny poisoning worrying
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Die Presse
Rubio: Navalny poisoning report 'worrisome'

Marco Rubio called the findings of European states regarding the poisoning of Alexei Navalny credible. There is 'no reason for doubt' about the report that holds Russia responsible.

Rubio: Navalny poisoning report 'worrisome'
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Kathimerini
Rubio: US does not dispute the five-country report on Navalny's death

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the five European allies' report accusing Russia of the killing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny with a frog-derived toxin is troubling.

Rubio: US does not dispute the five-country report on Navalny's death
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Le Figaro
United Kingdom: toward tougher sanctions against Russia following revelations about the death of Alexei Navalny

Five European states confirm the assassination of the Russian opposition figure. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praises his courage in the face of tyranny

United Kingdom: toward tougher sanctions against Russia following revelations about the death of Alexei Navalny
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by Gerald Friedman

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Trump's friend did this
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, UK and four European allies say
Intelligence agencies say deadly toxin in skin of Ecuador dart frogs found in Navalny’s body and highly likely resulted in his death
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Kathimerini
Navalny case: Britain considers increasing sanctions against Russia

Britain, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden announced yesterday that the Russian state is the primary suspect in Navalny's poisoning two years ago.

Navalny case: Britain considers increasing sanctions against Russia
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Murder of Navalny: A regime shows its true face

Now it is likely confirmed: Putin's dictatorship has murdered its most prominent critic in detention with a treacherous poison. But this realization will likely change little in Russia.

Murder of Navalny: A regime shows its true face
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El Mundo
The United Kingdom studies possible sanctions against Russia over Navalny poisoning

The UK, Sweden, France, Germany and the Netherlands said yesterday that poison was found in samples taken from the body of Russian opposition leader Navalny.

The United Kingdom studies possible sanctions against Russia over Navalny poisoning
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Handelsblatt
After the Kremlin critic's death: European countries say Navalny died of a nerve agent, according to analysis

On the second anniversary of the Kremlin critic Navalny's death, foreign ministers Wadephul and colleagues on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference present new findings. Will this have consequences for Putin?

After the Kremlin critic's death: European countries say Navalny died of a nerve agent, according to analysis
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The Independent
Truth is the most ‘dangerous weapon’ against Russia, UK says as it hits back at denial over Navalny’s death

Labour foreign secretary Yvette Cooper suggested Moscow could face new sanctions, while his widow has called for Vladimir Putin to be held accountable

Truth is the most ‘dangerous weapon’ against Russia, UK says as it hits back at denial over Navalny’s death
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by Mark Galeotti

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In Moscow's Shadows 236: What Is Russia?

A quick look at the latest on Navalny, Ukraine talks and Epstein, then digging into what kind of country Russia is, shaped by, yet kicking against globalisation

www.buzzsprout.com/1026985/epis...
In Moscow's Shadows 236: What Is Russia? - In Moscow's Shadows
In the first half, I look at the latest news about Navalny's death, what a change in the composition of the Russian negotiation team in Geneva may mean, and why looking for a dubious Russian connectio...
www.buzzsprout.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM

by Tim Bale

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You don’t do this unless you want people to notice. Yet another F.U. to the West by Putin and his henchmen.
Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, UK and four European allies say
Intelligence agencies say deadly toxin in skin of Ecuador dart frogs found in Navalny’s body and highly likely resulted in his death
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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