A lethal dose of Dioxin nearly killed Victor Yuschenko, a candidate for President of Ukraine, in a politically motivated assassination attempt.
Synopsis
A lethal dose of Dioxin nearly killed Victor Yuschenko, a candidate for President of Ukraine, in a politically motivated assassination attempt.
Synopsis
Victor Yuschenko, a presidential candidate in Ukraine, faced a near-fatal poisoning in 2004 from a lethal dose of Dioxin. This incident exemplifies the dangerous tactics employed in politically motivated assassinations linked to Russia. The documentary 'Poisoned' details these covert operations, including the notorious 'Lab X,' which continues to threaten political figures. Originally produced for the UK by FremantleMedia's talkbackTHAMES, it aired on Sky One in April 2005, addressing the persistent use of poison as a weapon in political warfare.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how Victor Yuschenko survived a Dioxin poisoning.
- Find out about Russia's secretive 'Lab X' operations.
- Meet the political figures targeted by poisonings.
Did You Know
- Victor Yuschenko was poisoned with Dioxin in 2004.
- The documentary aired on Sky One in April 2005.
- The film was produced by FremantleMedia's talkbackTHAMES.
- The documentary has a runtime of 46 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was nearly killed by a lethal dose of Dioxin?
Victor Yuschenko, the candidate who would become President of Ukraine, was nearly killed by a lethal dose of Dioxin.
What is 'Lab X' in the context of the documentary?
'Lab X' refers to a covert operation by Russia that continues to function and poses a danger to political figures.
When did the documentary 'Poisoned' air?
'Poisoned' aired on Sky One in April 2005.
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