Russia: Journalist Found 'Poisoned' Alongside Ex-Husband

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The Facts

  • Zoya Konovalova, 48, chief editor of Russian state TV company Kuban, and her 52-year-old former husband, Andrey Gubatiyka, have been found dead from suspected poisoning.

  • According to Russia's Investigative Committee, Konovalova was found dead by "law enforcement agencies" in her bedroom, while Gubatiyka's corpse was said to be discovered nearby.

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The Spin

Pro-Russia narrative

While poisoning is the suspected cause of death, all hypotheses must be given serious consideration — including the possibility that the duo was murdered for personal rivalry. It's too early to reach any conclusions until the Russian investigators' probe has been completed.

Newsweek

Anti-Russia narrative

Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, Russia has become one of the most dangerous countries for journalists and Pres. Vladimir Putin's critics. Many more will continue to die under unusual circumstances for undermining Putin or daring to go public on sensitive issues.

The US Sun

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