OPCW Confirms Novichok-Like Nerve Agent Used In Navalny Poisoning

[Rogue Valley]

OPCW Confirms Novichok-Like Nerve Agent Used In Navalny Poisoning

A global chemical-weapons watchdog says samples taken from Russian opposition figure Aleksei Navalny have confirmed the presence of a chemical agent from the banned Novichok group.

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10/6/20
A global chemical-weapons watchdog says samples taken from Russian opposition figure Aleksei Navalny have confirmed the presence of a chemical agent from the banned Novichok group, triggering renewed international calls for Russian authorities to investigate the matter. Biomarkers in Navalny's blood and urine had "similar structural characteristics as the toxic chemicals belonging" to the Novichok group, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said in a statement on October 6. "These results constitute a matter of grave concern," said OPCW Director-General Fernando Arias, who called on members to uphold the international treaty banning the use of chemical weapons. The findings confirm results released by Germany, where Navalny was treated after falling seriously ill on a flight from Siberia to Moscow on August 20. German authorities asked The Hague-based OPCW to take samples from Navalny and test them after German doctors concluded he had been poisoned with a Novichok-like nerve agent. Their findings were independently confirmed by laboratories in France and Sweden, sparking international condemnation and calls for sanctions against Moscow over the case.


The OPCW's announcement "once again confirms unequivocally that Aleksei Navalny was the victim of an attack with a chemical nerve agent from the Novichok group," German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said in a statement. Seibert reiterated Germany's call on Russia to fully investigate and explain what happened to Navalny and said Berlin would in the coming days discuss the next steps with the OPCW and "the EU partners." "Any use of chemical weapons is serious and cannot be without consequences," he added. A joint statement from 44 OPCW member countries. Chemical agents such as those in the Novichok group are banned under the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1997 and have never been shown to have been used on the battlefield.

This is for our resident Russian agents. Laboratories in Germany, France, and the Hague have all independently established that elements of the Russian nerve agent Novickok (Newcomer) were found in the bloodstream of Russian activist Alexey Navalny.

 

[Ringo Stalin]

The EU is going to introduce personal sanctions against Russian citizens for "poisoning" Navalny.
Good. But on what grounds? Was there an investigation, the perpetrators named, and any evidence provided? Of course not. What's the big deal?

 

[Fledermaus]

The EU is going to introduce personal sanctions against Russian citizens for "poisoning" Navalny.
Good. But on what grounds? Was there an investigation, the perpetrators named, and any evidence provided? Of course not. What's the big deal?

A better question is why RUSSIA didn't feel the need to investigate.

 

[Rogue Valley]

Only the Putin regime controls Novichok. They are responsible.

 

[Ringo Stalin]

A better question is why RUSSIA didn't feel the need to investigate.

Investigate what?!

 

[Rogue Valley]

Investigate what?!

Investigate how some of their Novichok happened to get to Tomsk and in Alexei Navalny.

 

[Ringo Stalin]

In the US, the 50 richest people in the country now own the same wealth as the 165 million poorest.
I think they urgently need a fighter against corruption Navalny

 

[Ringo Stalin]

A better question is why RUSSIA didn't feel the need to investigate.

Borrel told Lavrov that the EU countries have reached an agreement on sanctions because of Navalny. And called on Russia to conduct an investigation.

I agree with Borrel. In Russia, it is necessary to open a criminal case and conduct an investigation - on the fact of interstate slander. Malicious one.

 

[Fledermaus]

Borrel told Lavrov that the EU countries have reached an agreement on sanctions because of Navalny. And called on Russia to conduct an investigation.

I agree with Borrel. In Russia, it is necessary to open a criminal case and conduct an investigation - on the fact of interstate slander. Malicious one.

That won't happen because the facts will come out. And that is the last thing the Kremlin wants.

 

[Ringo Stalin]

That won't happen because the facts will come out. And that is the last thing the Kremlin wants.

I am saddened by your level of zombification... When in 2004 the German clinic Charite (familiar name?) diagnosed Ukrainian presidential contender Yushchenko with dioxin poisoning, making him look like a zombie with smallpox, the collective West blamed Russia for the poisoning. Later, Ukraine itself admitted that there was no poisoning.
When the "lady with a scythe" Tymoshenko in the same clinic Charite she was examined and revealed she had an incurable disease that will put her in a wheelchair forever, this did not prevent her from appearing in a chair on the Maidan in high-heeled shoes after her release from prison. A little later, when it turned out that the pity for her from the voters is not enough, and no one cares about her, she miraculously recovered from her terrible illness and began to flit around the political scene of free Ukraine again...
And now, again the Charite hospital and another terminally ill, miraculously cured with the help of Mengele's heirs in the walls of the Charite clinic. You see, Charite is closely linked to the Bundeswehr, and the Bundeswehr is completely subordinate to NATO, which is led by the United States. And the United States is led by crooks and scoundrels, no matter which party holds the leading post. The same applies to the US media - liars and scum (remember - "fake media"?). Those who decide.

 

[Rogue Valley]

No citations, only word salad nonsense from Mr. Stalin.

 

[Ringo Stalin]

The story of "Novichok" became such a clear indicator that those who believed in it automatically signed in the absence of brains.
P.S. No citation, as usual.

 

[Rogue Valley]

The story of "Novichok" became such a clear indicator that those who believed in it automatically signed in the absence of brains.
P.S. No citation, as usual.

No citation necessary. The above is your own kooky musings.

 

[Ringo Stalin]

It's strange why the freedom-loving West is so averse to supporting accusations with evidence. Russia has caught Erdogan in trade with ISIS - here is the data of aerial and satellite intelligence. But Germany soon as the third month can neither transmit nor publish data on "poisoning".

 

[Rogue Valley]

It's strange why the freedom-loving West is so averse to supporting accusations with evidence. Russia has caught Erdogan in trade with ISIS - here is the data of aerial and satellite intelligence. But Germany soon as the third month can neither transmit nor publish data on "poisoning".

Erdogan purchases Russian systems and kills Syrian Kurds.

He's no friend of the West.

 

[Ringo Stalin]

I read the news that a 48-year-old man died in Moscow, who was poisoned with dichlophos, when he was poisoning cockroaches at home. By the way, dichlophos is also an organophosphate and a cholinesterase inhibitor. It turns out that it is even much more effective than "Novichok".

 

[Gondwanaland]

Only the Putin regime controls Novichok. They are responsible.

Iran also has Novichok. And a number of NATO countries (including Germany.....)

 

[Ringo Stalin]

Iran also has Novichok. And a number of NATO countries (including Germany.....)

Hey! It's a secret!

 

[Rogue Valley]

Iran also has Novichok. And a number of NATO countries (including Germany.....)

Then you should have no problems providing citations which you conveniently failed to do.

 

[Gondwanaland]

Then you should have no problems providing citations which you conveniently failed to do.

Iran: https://analyticalscience.wiley.com/do/10.1002/sepspec.1591ca249b2/full/

NATO: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...-sample-secured-in-1990s-report-idUSKCN1IH2HC

Any other smart remarks, bucko?

 

[Rogue Valley]

Iran: https://analyticalscience.wiley.com/do/10.1002/sepspec.1591ca249b2/full/

That link is crap. Gives us something credible.

NATO: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...-sample-secured-in-1990s-report-idUSKCN1IH2HC

Your link says that whatever knowledge NATO has of Novichok comes from a sample supplied to Germany by a Russian scientist.

Nowhere does it say that any NATO nations research, test, or manufacture Novichok.

Try again Spiffy.

 

[Gondwanaland]

That link is crap. Gives us something credible.

what the f*** are you walking about? Wiley is the largest, reputable, repository of open source scientific studies and articles online. What are you smoking?

Your link says that whatever knowledge NATO has of Novichok comes from a sample supplied to Germany by a Russian scientist.

Nowhere does it say that any NATO nations research, test, or manufacture Novichok.

Try again Spiffy.

Yes, Germany has the sample, which was broken down by Sweden and mysteriously disappeared. I bet as a child you couldn't manage a simple connect the dots either, could you?

 

[Fledermaus]

I am saddened by your level of zombification... When in 2004 the German clinic Charite (familiar name?) diagnosed Ukrainian presidential contender Yushchenko with dioxin poisoning, making him look like a zombie with smallpox, the collective West blamed Russia for the poisoning. Later, Ukraine itself admitted that there was no poisoning.
When the "lady with a scythe" Tymoshenko in the same clinic Charite she was examined and revealed she had an incurable disease that will put her in a wheelchair forever, this did not prevent her from appearing in a chair on the Maidan in high-heeled shoes after her release from prison. A little later, when it turned out that the pity for her from the voters is not enough, and no one cares about her, she miraculously recovered from her terrible illness and began to flit around the political scene of free Ukraine again...
And now, again the Charite hospital and another terminally ill, miraculously cured with the help of Mengele's heirs in the walls of the Charite clinic. You see, Charite is closely linked to the Bundeswehr, and the Bundeswehr is completely subordinate to NATO, which is led by the United States. And the United States is led by crooks and scoundrels, no matter which party holds the leading post. The same applies to the US media - liars and scum (remember - "fake media"?). Those who decide.

Congratulations on being a champion Kool Aid drinker.

 

[Rogue Valley]

what the f*** are you walking about? Wiley is the largest, reputable, repository of open source scientific studies and articles online. What are you smoking?

Geezus C. They take their "information" from an Iranian source. No footnotes, no peer review etc. We're just supposed to accept what the Iranians publish.

In addition, with VX Iran had a double agenda - 1) at assist the OPCW in identifying VX variations. - 2) building up an internal Iranian CW stockpile.

The same modality could be in play with Novichok which is much easier to work with than VX.

Yes, Germany has the sample, which was broken down by Sweden and mysteriously disappeared. I bet as a child you couldn't manage a simple connect the dots either, could you?

 

[Ringo Stalin]

If before Germany was considered, but half indulgently, but declaring Navalny poisoned, Germany regained the status of a Superpower. And this is even without Nuclear weapons, which is respectful.
Only Superpower can lie, blatantly lie, and get away with it.