France, Germany, U.K. Target Russians In Navalny Poisoning

The transcript discusses the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a military-grade nerve agent on a flight to Germany. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons identified the agent as part of a chemical weapons family developed by the former Soviet Union. Navalny accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being behind the attempted murder. In response, German and French foreign ministers urged European countries to impose economic sanctions on individuals responsible for the crime. The Russian government denies any involvement.

What type of substance was used to poison Alexei Navalny?

• A common household chemical

• A military-grade nerve agent

• A radioactive isotope

• A biological toxin

Which organization identified the nerve agent used on Navalny?

• United Nations Security Council

• World Health Organization

• International Atomic Energy Agency

• Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Who did Navalny accuse of being behind his poisoning?

• The German Chancellor

• The British Prime Minister

• The French President

• The Russian President

Which countries called for economic sanctions in response to Navalny's poisoning?

• Germany and France

• United States and Canada

• United Kingdom and Australia

• China and Japan

What was the Russian government's stance on the accusations regarding Navalny's poisoning?

• They admitted involvement

• They blamed another country

• They remained silent

• They denied involvement