MOSCOW—The poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny by what German authorities say was Novichok, a Soviet-era chemical nerve agent, provides the strongest indication yet that the attack was likely carried out by Russian state actors. Some experts say the hint at state involvement may be intentional, sending an unambiguous message to opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin: Defy the Kremlin at your peril.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 03, 2020 18:23 UTC