Dmitry Kovtun was a member of the Russian parliament and a former spy for Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). Kovtun was suspected of poisoning and killing Alexander Litvinenko. Kovtun died from COVID-19 on June 3 2022.
Dmitry Kovtun Death Details
Kovtun Died Of COVID-19, Accused Of Killing Litvinenko. “Dmitry Kovtun, together with Andrei Lugovoy, is alleged to have carried out the 2006 killing on behalf of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). Kovtun died in a Moscow hospital, the Russian TASS news agency said on Saturday. Lugovoy, now a prominent member of Russia’s parliament, said he was mourning the death of a “close and faithful friend”, the agency reported.” [Sky News]
Polonium Believed As Weapon Used To Kill Litvinenko. “British investigators found traces of polonium at sites across London where the two men had been, including in offices, hotels, planes and the Arsenal soccer stadium. They denied carrying out the poisoning, and Russia refused to extradite them to face trial. Litvinenko, a British citizen, was a former KGB officer who had become an outspoken opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin. From his deathbed, he accused Putin of ordering his killing, but the Kremlin has always denied any role.” [NDTV]
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