Russia slams unsubstantiated allegations
Murtaza Jaffer
Press TV, London
Russia has slammed western allegations of poisoning in the case of long term Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. German doctors treating the Russian politician have alleged the use of a Novichok agent, however Moscow have hit out at the claims asking for evidence.
Western leaders have piled in to offer their condemnation after a German government spokesman said that Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was attacked with a Soviet-style Novichok nerve agent.
Moscow has since hit back exposing the claims. Speaking on national TV, Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Dimitry Peskov highlighted what he saw as dubious conduct coming from Berlin.
From Moscow’s perspective, the timing of the alleged poisoning also seems to be suspicious. Why would President Vladimir Putin order the poisoning of a political rival after securing a landslide referendum victory that could see him in office up until the year 2036?
And why would Putin risk a diplomatic fallout, with his country on the verge of completing the Nord stream 2 gas pipeline between Russia and Germany?
The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is a vital long term project between Russia and the entire European bloc, however the US has spared no diplomatic effort to undermine it, imposing sanctions on both Berlin and Moscow.
The Nord Stream 2 Project was due for completion this year but has been delayed following US sanctions. Some may feel the timely coincidence surrounding this current crisis is all too convenient. As for Russia, they believe it remains on those making allegations to substantiate their claims.
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