From: Adam <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the field.near
the bridge">

Rich Gauszka wrote:
> "Adam" <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the
field.near the bridge"> wrote in
> message news:45680de9$1{at}w3.nls.net...
>  >
>> & I agree with MI5's belief. However it is a belief/opinion &
>> undoubtedly the tourist is at home, sipping vodka & looking at photos of
>> Big Ben.
>>
>>
>> Adam
>
> While I think that Putin/Russian State were involved there are other
> elements that would benefit from Litvinenko's death. The method used (
> Polonium 210 ) is either a deliberate warning from the Putin&company to
> dissidents everywhere  or a really good attempt by another party to
> implicate Putin in the assassination. Whether others had the means to
> procure Polonium 210 remains to be seen
>

Indeed. There are many options on the table. Then interesting part is the
vector itself, the access to it & the skill needed wrt the amount
administered.

Adam

> http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/the-suspects/2006/11/25/1164341445902.htm
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> 1. The Russian State Did Mr Litvinenko's accusations threaten the
> international reputation of Vladimir Putin (pictured) and did he hold more
> secrets on the death of the campaigning journalist Anna Politkovskaya that
> would cause even more embarrassment for the Kremlin? Or was he just small
> fry, not worth the risk of a grave breach of diplomatic relations with
> Britain?
>
> 2. Rogue elements within or former members of the Russian secret services Mr
> Litvinenko rose through the ranks of the KGB and FSB, which inherited its
> domestic role, before turning whistleblower. Both stages of his life made
> him plenty of enemies in a murderous world. But would anyone feel so
> strongly as to incur the risks of killing him in London?
>
> 3. Chechen separatists Although he showed no interest in Chechnya before
> leaving Russia, in exile he became heavily involved in the dangerous world
> of Chechen politics. Two men believed to be Chechens were arrested and
> released over the firebombing of the north London homes of Mr Litvinenko and
> Ahmed Zakayev, a separatist leader.
>
> 4. "Friends" in Britain Could Mr Litvinenko's death be a
boon to people in
> Britain who have fought on the same side as the former agent? The perception
> that he was killed by a ruthless and oppressive regime might be in the
> interests of some people who fear extradition to Russia.
>
>

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