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.”