Today, Explained What was Putin the tea?
Sep 10, 2020
Explore the chilling reality of political poisonings in Russia, highlighted by Alexei Navalny's case. Delve into the pervasive corruption under Putin, revealing shocking wealth and public unrest. Discover the alarming tactics, including state-sponsored violence and disinformation, used to suppress dissent. Shedding light on the international consequences of these actions, the conversation emphasizes the courage of opposition figures and the ongoing battle against authoritarian repression.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Medvedev's Duck House
- In 2017, Navalny's team investigated then-Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.
- They uncovered a billion-dollar corruption scheme involving lavish properties, including a duck house.
The Umbrella Murder
- Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov was poisoned in London in 1978.
- The KGB used a modified umbrella to inject him with poison.
Why Russia Uses Poison
- Russia uses poison for its chilling effect and plausible deniability.
- They also have a history of using poison, dating back to the Soviet era.