Litvinenko Killer Dies of Cancer – Assassin Reveals Details
- * Alexander Litvinenko's Poisoning: Former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned with Polonium-210 in 2006.
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* Alexander Litvinenko’s Poisoning: Former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned with Polonium-210 in 2006.
* suspects: Dmitry Kovtun and Andrei Lugovoy were identified as the prime suspects. A judge’s report concluded they were responsible for the poisoning.
* Putin’s Involvement: The public inquiry found that the assassination was “probably approved” by Vladimir Putin.
* Kovtun’s Death: Dmitry Kovtun died in 2022 from complications related to COVID-19, according to Russian state news and Lugovoy.
* Lugovoy’s Claims: Lugovoy maintains his innocence, claiming he was framed by British intelligence or anti-Putin Russians. He is described as a pro-Putin propagandist and politician.
* Evidence: A trail of Polonium-210 led back to Moscow and Germany, where Kovtun was based. Radioactive traces were found in hotels used by the suspects.
* Lugovoy’s Health: Lugovoy was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023. Leaked medical records suggest he refused recommended cancer treatment.
* Possible Link to Poisoning: Investigators believe Lugovoy’s cancer may be linked to his exposure to Polonium-210 during Litvinenko’s poisoning.