Kovtun

On Wednesday Russia's Investigative Committee said it had also conducted its own probe, and had ascertained that Mr. Lugovoi and a colleague, Dmitry Kovtun, were also exposed to polonium in the restaurant.

Russia Says Poison Suspect Is Victim Alan Cullison 2011

Downing Street has been seeking the extradition from Russia of Lugovoi and Kovtun but, so far, Russia has refused.

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According to news agency reports, German authorities are investigating Kovtun on suspicion that he may have improperly handled radioactive material.

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The Russian news service Interfax says Kovtun is being treated for radiation poisoning in Moscow.

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SANCHEZ: There are conflicting reports as to whether Kovtun is also suffering from radiation sickness.

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Police say Kovtun was there before flying to London to meet Litvinenko.

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Their investigation now focuses on whether Kovtun illegally handled radioactive material.

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Kovtun is a former soldier in the Soviet army, and one of the men who British police say met Litvinenko in this London hotel on the day he was given a fatal dose of radiation.

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Saying that doctors have classified Kovtun's condition as critical, saying also that Kovtun did meet with Litvinenko in London back on November 1st.

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They say Kovtun stayed there the night before flying to London and meeting Litvinenko.

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