The Assassination of Alexander Litvinenko and Putin's War With the West: A Revelatory History

In November 2006, Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian spy turned dissident, was poisoned with polonium-210, a rare and deadly radioactive substance. He died three weeks later in a London hospital, becoming the first known victim of nuclear terrorism in the 21st century.

Litvinenko's assassination was a brazen act of violence that sent shockwaves around the world. It was clear that the Russian government was behind the killing, and it marked a dangerous escalation in the Kremlin's war with the West.

A Very Expensive Poison: The Assassination of Alexander Litvinenko and Putin's War with the West

by Luke Harding

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In The Assassination of Alexander Litvinenko and Putin's War With the West, Luke Harding, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The Guardian, provides a gripping and meticulously researched account of this shocking crime and its aftermath.

Drawing on exclusive interviews with Litvinenko's friends, family, and colleagues, as well as never-before-seen documents, Harding reveals the truth behind the assassination and the global power struggle it ignited.

The book begins with a vivid account of Litvinenko's life and work. A former officer in the Russian military intelligence service, the KGB, Litvinenko became a vocal critic of the Kremlin after witnessing the corruption and brutality of the Putin regime.

In 2000, Litvinenko defected to the United Kingdom, where he continued to expose the Kremlin's crimes. He worked closely with British intelligence, providing them with valuable information about Russian espionage activities.

Litvinenko's defection enraged the Kremlin, and the Russian government made numerous attempts to silence him. In 2006, they finally succeeded in assassinating him with polonium-210.

Harding's book provides a detailed account of the investigation into Litvinenko's assassination. He reveals how British investigators painstakingly pieced together the evidence, leading to the identification of two Russian agents as the killers.

The book also examines the diplomatic crisis that followed the assassination. The British government accused Russia of state-sponsored murder, and the two countries expelled dozens of diplomats.

The Assassination of Alexander Litvinenko and Putin's War With the West is a gripping and essential read for anyone who wants to understand the dangers of the Kremlin's aggression and the importance of standing up to tyranny.

Praise for The Assassination of Alexander Litvinenko and Putin's War With the West:

"Harding's book is a gripping account of a shocking crime and its aftermath. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the dangers of the Kremlin's aggression." - The New York Times

"A meticulous and deeply researched account of a chilling crime. Harding's book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the Kremlin's war with the West." - The Washington Post

"Harding has written a definitive account of the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the dangers of the Kremlin's aggression." - The Guardian

A Very Expensive Poison: The Assassination of Alexander Litvinenko and Putin's War with the West

by Luke Harding

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	45058 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	440 pages

FREE