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British inquiry: Putin may involved in killing of former FSB agent

Marina Litvinenko (right)(AAP)

Marina Litvinenko (right)(AAP) Source: AAP

A British inquiry into the 2006 killing of former FSB agent Alexander Litvinenko [lit-vin-YEN-ko] has concluded he was murdered by Russian intelligence operatives -- probably with the knowledge of President Vladimir Putin. Mr Litvinenko, an outspoken critic of Putin who fled Russia, died after drinking green tea laced with the rare radioactive isotope, polonium-210, at London's Millennium Hotel. Now, the British government says it is considering further action against Russia. Ivan and Selina report.



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