Russian opposition leader recovering after suspected Novichok poisoning

A photo taken from a video published by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on his instagram account (Instagram/AP)

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has said he is recovering his verbal and physical abilities at the German hospital where he is being treated for suspected Novichok poisoning.

Mr Navalny said he first felt despair over his condition after falling ill on a domestic flight to Moscow on August 20 before being transferred to Germany for treatment two days later.