Russian media keep doubling down on the \u201cthe collective West is exploiting Navalny poisoning\u201d narrative, which can take different forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They include proposing different medical diagnoses and accusations that the topic is overhyped internationally, which was common at the onset of this tragic event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And go all the way to direct accusations in assassination attempt of Western countries now that no one can deny Novichok usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best encapsulation of this tactic is a modern saying that goes: \u201cIt is not true until Russia denies it\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"