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Former CIA officer warns against trusting Russia's account of mysterious death in Siberia

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What happened

Glenn Corn, a former CIA officer, explains why Vladimir Putin's Kremlin cannot be trusted on the Russian researcher's death, citing past coverups.

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  • Reported by Fox News and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:42:15 UTC.

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