# Vladimir Uglev, Novichok developer, dies at 80

Vladimir Uglev, a developer of the 'Novichok' nerve agent, died at 80. He worked at a Soviet research institute and later advised journalists on its use by Russian agencies. The agent was used against critics of the Kremlin, including Alexei Navalny.

https://meduza.io/news/2026/11/03/umer-odin-iz-razrabotchikov-novichka-vladimir-uglev

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