- The White House has said Russia "is responsible" for using a nerve agent to attack a former double agent in the UK.
- While the UK blamed Russia earlier this week, US officials had not been clear on the matter. The White House initially declined to assign blame, but the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson blamed Russia and was fired the following day.
- Russia has assassinated people on UK soil in the past.
ADVERTISEMENT
The White House just called out Russia by name for the poisoning of a former double agent and his daughter
While the UK blamed Russia earlier this week, US officials had contradicted one another and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was fired after blaming Russia.
The White House has blamed Russia for the poisoning of a former double agent and his daughter in the UK on March 4.
"
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
ADVERTISEMENT