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From the secret cities of the USSR to the Putin era, the long dark romance between Russia and poison: "We have returned to an era where there are no rules"
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From the secret cities of the USSR to the Putin era, the long dark romance between Russia and poison: "We have returned to an era where there are no rules"

The article discusses the book 'Indetectable' by Russian exile Sergui Lbedev, which explores the historical and political use of poison by Soviet and Russian authorities as a tool of political assassination. Based on research into declassified archives from Lithuania and Ukraine, Lbedev's work highlights how Russia has returned to an era where there are no rules, using poison as a method to eliminate enemies of the regime. The article references several high-profile poisoning cases, including the deaths of Alexander Litvinenko, Sergei and Yulia Skripal, and Alexei Navalny, all of which were treated individually in Western media but collectively reveal a pattern of fear and control. Lbedev argues that these incidents demonstrate a return to authoritarian practices reminiscent of the USSR.

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From the secret cities of the USSR to the Putin era, the long dark romance between Russia and poison: "We have returned to an era where there are no rules"

The article discusses the book 'Indetectable' by Russian exile Sergui Lbedev, which explores the historical and political use of poison by Soviet and Russian authorities as a tool of political assassination. Based on research into declassified archives from Lithuania and Ukraine, Lbedev's work highlights how Russia has returned to an era where there are no rules, using poison as a method to eliminate enemies of the regime. The article references several high-profile poisoning cases, including the deaths of Alexander Litvinenko, Sergei and Yulia Skripal, and Alexei Navalny, all of which were treated individually in Western media but collectively reveal a pattern of fear and control. Lbedev argues that these incidents demonstrate a return to authoritarian practices reminiscent of the USSR.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames Russia's use of poison as a continuation of authoritarian practices, highlighting the lack of rules under the current regime and drawing parallels to the Soviet era. It emphasizes the moral and political implications of such actions, suggesting a critique of the Russian government

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