Andrei Lugovoy

Andrei Lugovoy is a former FSB agent who gained notoriety as a primary suspect in the 2006 assassination of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko, who was poisoned with polonium-210 in London. Lugovoy's involvement in the case led to international tensions between the UK and Russia, as the British government sought to extradite him for trial. Despite the evidence against him, Lugovoy has denied any wrongdoing and has maintained that the charges are politically motivated. His case exemplifies the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding Russia's use of covert operations and the challenges faced by Western nations in addressing such incidents.