UK considers new Russia sanctions after Navalny frog toxin finding

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Rachel HallFebruary 15, 2026 at 05:52 PM

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The UK is considering new sanctions against Russia after concluding that Alexei Navalny's death was likely due to poisoning with a dart frog toxin, epibatidine, arranged by the Russian state. The UK, along with allies including Sweden, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, determined that Navalny could not have accidentally ingested the poison, as it is not found in Russia. The five countries have reported Russia to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, accusing Moscow of breaching its conventions. The Russian embassy in London denies any involvement. The UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, stated that the UK is exploring coordinated action, including increased sanctions, in response to Navalny's death and Russia's ongoing aggression.

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Netherlands 50% Sweden 50% France 50% Germany 50% Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons 50% Ukraine ×260% Moscow ×260% Kremlin ×270% United Kingdom ×380% Yvette Cooper ×280% Russia ×790% Alexei Navalny ×490%

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