Russia murdered Alexei Navalny with deadly frog poison, European countries conclude

Fox News - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete by Brie StimsonFebruary 14, 2026 at 10:08 PM

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The governments of the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Germany, and the Netherlands have concluded that Alexei Navalny was murdered by Russia. In a joint statement, the countries stated they are confident Navalny was poisoned with epibatidine, a lethal toxin found in South American poison dart frogs. The countries noted that these frogs are not native to Russia. The statement highlighted the toxicity of epibatidine and Navalny's symptoms, suggesting poisoning as the likely cause of death. They further emphasized that Navalny's imprisonment meant Russia had the means, motive, and opportunity to administer the poison.

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South America 40% NATO 50% France 60% Germany 60% Netherlands 60% United Kingdom 60% Sweden 60% Vladimir Putin 70% Russia ×590% Alexei Navalny ×395%

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alexei navalny 100% russia 90% poisoning 90% murder 80% lethal toxin 70% epibatidine 70% poison dart frog 60% international relations 50% political dissident 50%