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Rubio says US does not dispute Navalny poisoning assessment by Europeans

The Russian government, has repeatedly denied any responsibility for Navalny's death while he was held in an Arctic penal colony and dismissed the latest allegations as "a Western propaganda hoax."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "US Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2026.
People gather outside the Russian embassy, following the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, reported by prison authorities in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence, in Warsaw, Poland, February 16, 2024.

European governments say Alexei Navalny died after dart frog toxin poisoning in Russian prison

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Teva Israel, Health Ministry issue recall for Nutrilon Phase 1, Nutrilon AR baby formula

An Israeli police officer holds a bag containing food items that are suspected to have poisoned dozens of toddlers in Jerusalem. January 19, 2026.

Two babies dead, dozens more children injured after suspected overheating at Jerusalem daycare


Alexei Navalny detained by Russian police upon arrival at airport

It was not immediately clear why he had been detained.

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny takes part in a rally to mark the 5th anniversary of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov's murder and to protest against proposed amendments to the country's constitution, in Moscow, Russia February 29, 2020.

Kremlin critic Navalny says case solved after media out alleged poisoners

Navalny said his own investigators had checked the findings and that the case was now solved despite the absence of an official investigation in Russia.

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny takes part in a rally to mark the 5th anniversary of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov's murder and to protest against proposed amendments to the country's constitution, in Moscow, Russia February 29, 2020.

Kremlin critic Navalny to magazine: Putin was behind crime against me

The West has demanded an explanation from the Kremlin, which has denied any involvement in the incident and said it has yet to see evidence of a crime.

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny goes downstairs at Charite hospital in Berlin, Germany, in this undated image obtained from social media September 19, 2020

Woman suspected of sending ricin envelope to White House - report

Various US officials have been targeted by ricin-laced letters in past incidents.

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Envelope of deadly poison addressed to White House intercepted

Ricin is found naturally in castor beans but it takes a deliberate act to convert it into a biological weapon.

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Kremlin critic Navalny posts photo of himself walking

"Let me tell you how my recovery is going. It is already a clear path although a long one," Navalny wrote.

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny goes downstairs at Charite hospital in Berlin, Germany, in this undated image obtained from social media September 19, 2020

Alexei Navalny team: He was poisoned by water bottle in hotel room

Germany has asked for the assistance of the global chemical agency in investigating the alleged poisoning of Navalny

A woman attends a gathering to show support for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, in Saint Petersburg, Russia August 20, 2020.

Navalny's condition improving, police guard stepped up - Der Spiegel

Germany says Navalny was the victim of an attempt to kill him and has demanded an explanation from Russia.

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Pompeo: 'Substantial chance' Russian officials behind Navalny poisoning

Pompeo said the United States was evaluating how it would respond.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testifies during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the State Department's 2021 budget, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, in Washington, D.C., US, July 30, 2020

German politicians question Russia gas project after alleged poisoning

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said suspicion would fall on Russia if it failed to help resolve the matter.

A woman attends a gathering to show support for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, in Saint Petersburg, Russia August 20, 2020.