Russian Dissident Navalny Poisoned With Novichok Nerve Agent, Germany Says

BERLIN—Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the chemical nerve agent Novichok, the German government verified Wednesday, presenting the strongest evidence however that the attack could have been carried out by Russian point out agents.

Mr. Navalny was flown to Germany for clinical treatment on Aug. 22 following falling critically unwell in Russia. He underwent considerable exams at Berlin’s Charité clinic and samples had been tested in a distinctive laboratory operate by the German armed service.

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