U.K. Vows ‘Robust’ Response to Poisoning of Former Russian Spy
- Double agent and his daughter were targeted with nerve agent
- Theresa May’s office condemns ‘appalling and reckless crime’
Former Russian Spy Poisoned
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The U.K. will take “robust” action against whoever poisoned a former Russian spy, Home Secretary Amber Rudd warned.
“The use of a nerve agent on British soil is a brazen and reckless act,” Rudd told Parliament on Thursday. “This is attempted murder in a most cruel and public way. We will respond in a robust and appropriate manner.”