The Dart Frog Toxin's Role in the Navalny Poisoning Affair
The use of epibatidine in Alexei Navalny's poisoning raises concerns about bioweaponry and geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West.
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Elena Vasquez is an international relations correspondent specializing in transatlantic affairs, NATO operations, and European Union policy. With a background in political science from Sciences Po Paris, she brings deep expertise to her coverage of diplomatic developments and multilateral institutions.
The use of epibatidine in Alexei Navalny's poisoning raises concerns about bioweaponry and geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West.
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