Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist, Alexei Navalny, is breathing again independently and is slowly recovering. Last month, Navalny was poisoned while in Russia, and later, German toxicology experts determined that a nerve agent called Novichok was used in an apparent attempt to kill the opposition leader. Navalny is still recovering in a hospital in Berlin, but he says he plans on returning to Russia. The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Russian investigative reporter Andrei Soldatov about the latest.
The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.
Make a gift today to help us raise $67,000 by the end of the year and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer to our goal!