February 15, 2026 at 03:13PM
What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?
A Russian opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, was allegedly killed by the toxin epibatidine, a potent alkaloid found in certain South American dart frogs. The claim suggests the poison could be sourced from wild frogs or synthesized in a laboratory, sparking renewed calls for investigations into potential state involvement and raise concerns about the safety of anti-corruption activists. Authorities have not confirmed the specifics of the toxin used, and inquiries are ongoing.