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108 - Extrajudicial Killings and Targeted Assassinations

The Red Line

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Assassinations, Poison, and Political Messages

This chapter explores the motives behind high-profile assassinations like Litvinenko and Skripal, the use of highly traceable poisons, and the effectiveness of sending threatening messages. It discusses the impact of poison as a method of attack, recent mysterious deaths of Russian oligarchs, and the concept of self-censorship in Russia. The chapter also delves into the main targets for Russian government assassinations and the uncertainty surrounding the involvement of private forces like Wagner.

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