The Russian propagandist was taken to hospital. "He was probably poisoned"

Former "Russia Today" director Anton Kuznetsov-Krasovsky has been hospitalized, allegedly complaining of stomach problems, with Ukrainian media suggesting a potential case of poisoning as his health deteriorates.

The Kyiv Post reported on Monday, citing sources in Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR), that Krasovsky, infamous for openly advocating for violence against Ukrainian children during a live broadcast, might have fallen victim to foul play.

Alleged poisoning fuels speculation on retribution for incendiary advocacy

Last week, Krasovsky took to social media to announce his hospitalization, citing stomach problems and loss of consciousness. He claimed to be slowly recovering, but Ukrainian intelligence sources contradicted this, asserting that the post might not have been made by Krasovsky himself.

Ukrainian intelligence confirmed that Krasovsky was indeed poisoned in Russia, and his condition is reported “constantly deteriorating”.

Anton Krasovsky is well-known as a journalist and Putinist propagandist in Russia, as well as a publicist and political strategist. During the full-scale invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine, he served as the broadcast director of the Russian edition of "Russia Today".

In the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Krasovsky became the subject of European Union sanctions. A Ukrainian court sentenced him in absentia to five years in prison. In October 2022, he further escalated tensions by openly calling for the genocide of Ukrainian children during a live speech, citing their “anti-Russian views”. Krasovsky expressed living in constant fear of reprisals.

This incident adds another layer to the complex web of geopolitical tensions, media manipulation, and the consequences faced by individuals involved in propagating divisive ideologies during times of conflict. The alleged poisoning of Anton Krasovsky underscores the dangerous nature of such rhetoric and the potential personal risks faced by those who actively contribute to the dissemination of controversial narratives.