09:09, 16-Mar-2018
Ex-Russian Spy Mystery: Moscow prepares to retaliate against expulsion of diplomats by UK
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Russia says it's preparing to retaliate against what it describes as the "irresponsible" expulsion of its diplomats by the British government. The UK announced it was kicking out 23 Russian diplomats following the poisoning of a former Russian spy on British soil. The UK is also cutting off high-level contact with Moscow, among other measures announced Wednesday.
MARIA ZAKHAROVA RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON "Following the UK's announcement of the measures, the unfriendly steps taken against Russia, response measures are planned, as stated by the Ministry yesterday, and are being developed. They will be implemented very soon."
Britain is blaming Russia for the former spy's poisoning, and is urging its allies to take a stand against Moscow. In a joint statement, Britain, France, Germany, and the US said they shared the UK's assessment that, there was no plausible alternative explanation. The four nations added, Russia's failure to explain itself at Britain's request, further underlines Moscow's responsibility.