Germany Says Alexey Navalny Was Likely Poisoned

Germany Says Alexey Navalny Was Likely Poisoned

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned, prompting an emergency landing and subsequent airlift to a Berlin hospital. Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesperson stated that Navalny would need special protection. Navalny, a critic of President Vladimir Putin, had a similar incident last year, initially thought to be an allergic reaction. Other Russian opposition figures have also faced suspected poisonings.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the reason given by a spokesperson for Chancellor Angela Merkel regarding Navalny's need for special protection?

He was a foreign national.

He was suspected to be poisoned.

He was a high-profile political figure.

He was involved in a legal case.

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What action was taken when Navalny felt unwell during his flight?

He was given medication by the crew.

The plane made an emergency landing.

He was treated on the plane.

The flight continued to its destination.

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Where was Navalny taken after the emergency landing?

A London hospital

A Paris hospital

A Moscow hospital

A Berlin hospital

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial diagnosis when Navalny was hospitalized last year?

A viral infection

A stroke

An allergic reaction

A heart attack

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Who is Navalny known to be a critic of?

The Russian President

The US President

The French President

The German Chancellor