Litvinenko

The Litvinenko Inquiry was a public inquiry into the death of Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian FSB officer who died from acute radiation syndrome on November 23, 2006, after being poisoned with polonium-210. The inquiry aimed to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death and to determine responsibility.

Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned with polonium-210, a highly radioactive substance, which he ingested at a London hotel. The inquiry, chaired by Sir Robert Owen, examined the events leading up to Litvinenko's death, including his background, his work as a whistleblower against the Russian government, and his activities in the UK2.

The inquiry found that Litvinenko was poisoned deliberately and that the Russian state was responsible for his death. The report concluded that the assassination was likely approved by President Vladimir Putin and carried out by Andrei Lugovoy and Dmitry Kovtun, both former KGB agents2.

The inquiry made several recommendations, including the need for greater transparency in the handling of such cases, improved cooperation between international law enforcement agencies, and the importance of protecting whistleblowers.

In summary, the Litvinenko Inquiry investigated the death of Alexander Litvinenko, identified the Russian state as responsible, and made recommendations to improve transparency and cooperation in handling similar cases.

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