European states: Navalny died from nerve agent poisoning

Publication date: 2026-02-16

 

  • Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the UK accused Russia of killing opposition leader Alexei Navalny with the nerve agent Eipatidin while in custody two years ago.

  • Russia claims his death was natural, but analyses strongly suggest poisoning.

  • German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said he was shocked by the findings, noting Russia had the means, motive, and opportunity.

  • Memorial events are being held today in over 20 countries, including several German cities.

Sources – Agencies

 

 


Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the UK accused Russia of killing opposition leader Alexei Navalny with the nerve agent Eipatidin while in custody two years ago.


Russia claims his death was natural, but analyses strongly suggest poisoning.


German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said he was shocked by the findings, noting Russia had the means, motive, and opportunity.


Memorial events are being held today in over 20 countries, including several German citie...

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