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Russian Ex-Spy Poisoned, in Critical Condition

British police have announced they are investigating the poisoning of a former Russian spy, who has been an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin. Scotland Yard said yesterday that the former spy, Alexander Litvinenko , had been placed under protective guard in a London hospital.

By Sara Terry • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

British police have announced they are investigating the poisoning of a former Russian spy, who has been an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin. Scotland Yard said yesterday that the former spy, Alexander Litvinenko, had been placed under protective guard in a London hospital.

Sara Terry
The Aftermath Project
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Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast
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LA School Report
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Russian Ex-Spy Poisoned, in Critical Condition

British police have announced they are investigating the poisoning of a former Russian spy, who has been an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin. Scotland Yard said yesterday that the former spy, Alexander Litvinenko , had been placed under protective guard in a London hospital.

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Russian Ex-Spy Poisoned, in Critical Condition

British police have announced they are investigating the poisoning of a former Russian spy, who has been an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin. Scotland Yard said yesterday that the former spy, Alexander Litvinenko , had been placed under protective guard in a London hospital.

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