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Putin threat of biological attack on UK streets: Novichok poisonings in Salisbury were 'wake-up call'

The Novichok poisonings in Salisbury were a “wake-up call” to the threat from Vladimir Putin’s Russia of a chemical or biological attack on Britain’s streets, says Defence Secretary John Healey.

Evening Standard

Bulgarian boss of Russian spy ring gets more than 10 years in prison, UK judge says

Roussev, who worked out of a former guesthouse in the English seaside resort town of Great Yarmouth, had a stash of spy equipment that police described as an "Aladdin's cave" when it was raided.

Euronews

Man discharged after coming into contact with mystery substance near Salisbury

The man, believed to be in his 40s, was assessed at the scene in Charles Road, Durrington

The Independent UK

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Spy claims by Kremlin against British diplomat and spouse of another in Moscow are 'baseless,' says No10

The timing of the expulsions raises suspicions of a tit-for-tat move by the Kremlin

Evening Standard

‘Burn him alive on the street’: the Russian journalist targeted in UK by spy ring

Old Bailey trial of six Bulgarians charged with espionage has provided chilling evidence that Kremlin wanted reporter to be killed

The Guardian - UK

Police warn of ‘proxy’ Russian spying after Bulgarians convicted

The defendants were found guilty of an ‘industrial scale’ operation.

Evening Standard

Dawn Sturgess’s family condemn security ‘failure’ that led to novichok poisonings

Lawyers for relatives of woman who died told inquiry warnings should have been issued after attack on Sergei Skripal

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Novichok poisonings were result of ‘abject Government failure to protect public’

The Dawn Sturgess Inquiry heard closing submissions from counsel on Monday.

Evening Standard

Putin may have wanted Skripal dead over what he knew, UK officials believe

Ex-spy had information about Russian president’s ‘embezzlement’ of profits from metals production, intelligence official says

The Guardian - UK

Putin would have authorised Novichok poisonings, senior officials says

Jonathan Allen told the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry that the international response would have ‘shocked’ Russia.

The Independent UK

Russia Accuses UK Diplomat Of Spying In Fresh Diplomatic Spat

Russia on Tuesday expelled a British diplomat it accused of spying, telling London it would not tolerate "undeclared" intelligence officers operating on its territory, accusations that have ignited a fresh diplomatic feud with London.

International Business Times

Russia Expels UK Diplomat Accused Of Espionage

Russia said on Tuesday it was expelling a British diplomat who it accused of espionage and summoned London's ambassador to the foreign ministry in Moscow.

International Business Times

‘Bin surfer’ may have found novichok bottle minutes after agents dumped it, inquiry hears

Wiltshire police believe perfume container used for nerve agent was discarded by assassins only to be picked up by partner of Dawn Sturgess

The Guardian - UK

Salisbury inquiry: novichok bottle may have been ‘re-sealed’ after poisoning

Russian agents suspected of nerve agent attack may have used portable heat sealer during ‘missing 33 minutes’

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Evening Standard

Suspects visited Salisbury day before poisonings for ‘reconnaissance purposes’

Former Russian spy Sergei Skripal, his daughter Yulia and former police officer Nick Bailey were all poisoned by Novichok in Salisbury in March 2018.

The Guardian - UK

Police chief says public not warned about discarded novichok container

Counter-terrorism commander says risk of contamination in Salisbury was not discussed with public health leaders

The Guardian - UK

Salisbury novichok inquiry: container hunt like looking for ‘needle in haystack’

Counter-terrorism police chief tells of difficulty of search for vessel with poison after attack on Sergei Skripal

The Guardian - UK

‘Minuscule’ amount of novichok could have been fatal, scientist tells inquiry

Witness from Porton Down laboratory says ‘many lethal doses’ of nerve agent were applied to Sergei Skripal’s door

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Lead scientific adviser says many lethal Novichok doses applied to door handle

The witness told the inquiry that a sample of the nerve agent the size of ‘a third to a sixth of a grain of salt’ could be fatal to a human.

The Independent UK

Expert says there could be a second bottle of lethal Novichok from Salisbury poisoning

The expert also said Putin’s statement on the poisoning was ‘incorrect’

The Guardian - UK

Inquiry told of hunt for ‘ground zero’ in novichok poisoning of Sergei Skripal

Counter-terrorism police chief says 250 officers were sent to Salisbury to investigate poisoning of former Russian spy

Evening Standard

Dismissive response to poisoning suggestions ‘disappointing’, top officer says

Commander Dominic Murphy said the officer had not ‘necessarily performed to the standard that we would have expected’.

The Guardian - UK

Official feared child would find discarded novichok, inquiry hears

Ex-chief medical officer says it is possible she may not have made a public warning over risks

Evening Standard

Ex-chief medical officer had ‘nightmares’ about someone picking up Novichok vial

Dame Sally Davies told the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry that she worried someone would pick up discarded Novichok after the Skripals were poisoned.

Evening Standard

Decision to search Skripals’ home after poisoning 'still haunts me' - detective

Detective Inspector Ben Mant’s colleague Nick Bailey was poisoned with Novichok after it was smeared on the door handle of the property in Salisbury

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