Russian Assassinations Series

At Strike the TruthStrike the Truth, we're running a series that highlights the victims of successful and attempted assassinations linked to the Russian government. Explore the entire collection of blog posts in this series below.

ALEXANDER LITVINENKO

Mr Litvinenko was killed with polonium in London, for speaking against his greatest adversary, Mr Vladimir Putin. Read below a detailed 4-part investigation into his death and why the Russian government defied international laws to kill this one man.


ALEXANDER PEREPILICHNYY

A mid-40s, healthy man collapses in the middle of one of the most expensive estates in the world, just before having to testify against a Russian mafia syndicate for fraud amounting to US$250 million. His death is ruled as natural, maybe a stress-induced heart attack. But was it? Read this in-depth ongoing series and determine for yourself if Mr Perepilichnyy died of natural causes, or you agree that he was poisoned by some exotic, undetectable substance?

SERGEI SKRIPAL

When the President of Russia calls you a traitor and a scumbag, you know you are in trouble! This trouble rang true for Sergei Skripal, and his daughter in 2018 when they were poisoned with Novichok. It is a deadly nerve agent, so lethal that a miniscule amount is enough to kill a human! So what did Sergei Skripal do that was so awful that the President of Russia ordered his assassination?





BORIS NEMTSOV

Once dubbed Russia "Golden Boy", Boris Nemtsov rose through the ranks to speak out against Putin's regime and the corruption in the country. The mystery around his death has lasted a long time. While five Chechens faced arrest and prosecution, the crucial question lingered: were they the actual perpetrators, or were they potentially framed by the Russian government to conceal the alleged involvement of Vladimir Putin ordering the FSB to eliminate his opposition?
  • RUSSIA: The Assassination of Boris Nemtsov







ANNA POLITKOSVKAYA 

Anna Politkovskaya was a Russian journalist, author, and human rights activist known for her fearless reporting on the Chechen wars and criticism of the Russian government, particularly under Vladimir Putin. Working for Novaya Gazeta, she highlighted human rights abuses an
d corruption, earning international acclaim and numerous awards. Tragically, her dedication to exposing the truth led to her assassination in 2006, making her a symbol of press freedom and courage in the face of oppression. Who was responsible for her death? 


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