Russia's Likely Death Toll in Ukraine Revealed in Government Filing
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Russia: Journalist Found 'Poisoned' Alongside Ex-Husband
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The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
While poisoning is the suspected cause of death, all hypotheses must be given serious consideration — including the possibility that the duo was murdered for personal rivalry. It's too early to reach any conclusions until the Russian investigators' probe has been completed.
Anti-Russia narrative
Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, Russia has become one of the most dangerous countries for journalists and Pres. Vladimir Putin's critics. Many more will continue to die under unusual circumstances for undermining Putin or daring to go public on sensitive issues.