Merkel Seeks Action Against Russia After Putin Opponent’s Poisoning
- Navalny was ‘the victim of a crime,’ German chancellor says
- Novichok poisoning dramatically escalates EU-Russia tensions
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Chancellor Angela Merkel said tests showed “unequivocally” that Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was poisoned by a military-grade novichok nerve agent, dramatically escalating tensions with the Kremlin and sending the ruble tumbling.
Germany will consult with European Union and NATO allies to formulate an appropriate response over the incident, Merkel said, adding that the world was waiting for answers from the Russian government about what happened.