Igor Babkin
Igor Babkin is the head of the Scientific Center Signal, a laboratory implicated in the synthesis of epibatidine, a chemical substance linked to the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Following Navalny's death in February 2024, Babkin has been sanctioned by the European Union, facing asset freezes and travel bans due to his involvement in Russia's chemical weapons program.
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Cabo Verde:
Igor Babkin is the director of the Signal Scientific Center laboratory, sanctioned for chemical weapons involvement.
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Moldova:
Igor Babkin is the head of the Scientific Center Signal, the laboratory considered responsible for synthesizing epibatidine.
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