Alexander Litvinenko
Alexander Litvinenko was a Russian former Federal Security Service (FSB) officer and outspoken critic of the Kremlin, known for his allegations about corruption and the use of state-sponsored violence against dissidents. He gained international notoriety after being poisoned in London in 2006 with polonium-210, a rare radioactive substance, which led to his death. His assassination is widely believed to have been orchestrated by the Russian government, marking a significant incident in the realm of transnational repression and illustrating the lethal lengths to which authoritarian regimes may go to silence dissent.
Born on Dec 30, 1962 (62 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,826 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
| Totals | 2 | 70,847,178 | 35,990 | $2,715,000 | 1,333$ |
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Jamaica:
Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned in 2006, highlighting Russia's alleged disregard for international law.
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United Kingdom:
Alexander Litvinenko was murdered in London in 2006, with inquiries concluding that Putin likely approved his assassination.
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Jamaica:
Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned in 2006, allegedly by Russian agents, highlighting Russia's disregard for international law.
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United Kingdom:
Litvinenko, a former Russian FSB spy who lived in London, fell ill and died slowly in 2006 after he was poisoned with radioactive polonium.
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Bulgaria:
Alexander Litvinenko revealed the involvement of Russian security services in the bombings.
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Bulgaria:
Alexander Litvinenko, a former FSB agent, exposes the agency's involvement in state-sponsored terrorism.
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Lithuania:
Alexander Litvinenko was a former KGB officer who was poisoned, raising fears for Oleg Gordievsky's safety.
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Sweden:
Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned with polonium-210 in London in 2006 and died.
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Lithuania:
Alexander Litvinenko is mentioned in the context of a poisoning case attributed to the Kremlin.
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Tanzania:
A British inquiry blamed Russia for the 2006 poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko in London.
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