Alexei Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader, has made headlines once again with shocking revelations about his poisoning. In a recent investigation conducted by CNN and Bellingcat, a Russian agent from the FSB security service divulged the details of Navalny’s poisoning and the subsequent cover-up operation.
How Navalny did it
Navalny, who is currently recovering in Germany, played a crucial role in exposing the truth. Posed as a senior official from Russia’s National Security Council, Navalny contacted the agent responsible for his poisoning, Konstantin Kudryavtsev. The agent, unaware of Navalny’s identity, believed he was participating in a debriefing. However, he unknowingly provided direct evidence of the FSB’s involvement in the poisoning during their 45-minute conversation.
Why underwear was targeted
The conversation between Navalny and Kudryavtsev uncovered a chilling detail: the nerve agent Novichok was applied to Navalny’s underpants. Kudryavtsev confirmed that the inside seams of the underpants were the target. Toxicologists consulted by CNN explained that the granular form of Novichok absorbed through the skin when in contact with sweat, leading to poisoning.
The cleanup job
The agent, Kudryavtsev, also revealed his involvement in the cleanup operation after Navalny’s poisoning. His task was to ensure that there were no traces of Novichok left after Navalny had left the hospital in Omsk. Kudryavtsev, a specialist in chemical and biological weapons, worked meticulously to remove any evidence, applying solutions to the clothes to eliminate traces of the nerve agent.
What the agents, and Navalny, saw
Navalny expressed his disbelief and astonishment upon discovering the truth during the conversation with Kudryavtsev. The opposition leader remarked on Kudryavtsev’s nonchalant attitude, referring to his role in the operation as just that of an ordinary employee. Navalny also inquired about the possibility of recognizing any of the toxin team members, to which Kudryavtsev assured him that their security measures ensured anonymity.
FAQs
Q: How did Navalny obtain this information?
Navalny disguised himself as a senior official and contacted the agent responsible for his poisoning, extracting crucial details of the operation.
Q: What was the motive behind Navalny’s poisoning?
Navalny has been a persistent critic of President Vladimir Putin and the United Russia party, exposing corruption and campaigning against the ruling regime.
Q: How did Navalny survive the poisoning?
Navalny fell critically ill on a flight, but the quick actions of the pilot, who diverted to Omsk, and the subsequent emergency treatment from paramedics saved his life.
Conclusion
Alexei Navalny’s investigation into his own poisoning has shed light on the complex operation carried out by the FSB. These shocking revelations have further fueled international outrage and condemnation of the Russian government’s actions. As Navalny continues to recover and expose corruption, the world watches, waiting to see how this high-stakes political drama will unfold.