Sergueï Skripal scandal has sent UK-Russia relations tumbling
WHO ?
WHAT ?
"Unilateral package" >< Russia
The issue ?
UK >< RUSSIA
Sergueï Skripal : Former colonel of Russian military intelligence implanted in UK
Russia : Accused him of spying for the benefit of UK
Sentenced to 13 years in Russian Prison in 2006
Paid by the UK --> to reveal the names of Russian agent in EU
UK will not attend the football World Cup in June in Russia
Got poisoned + daughter on a bench in Salisbury Park
Chemical military weapons used in RUSIA
Expulsion of 23 Russian Diplomats from the UK
Skripal : Double agent
Russian Foreign Minister denied and discribed the case as " propaganda"
To end intelligence cooperation
Theresa May >< Ambassador Yakovenko
Investigate on Russian media/ Broadcasting licence
Finally NO
--> repressive
To freeze assets
on : Russians economic ressources linked to Kremlin
conclusion
Close the British council in Russia
- Former colonel of Russian Military intelligence implanted in UK
No real proofs
UK got help from USA, Etats-Unis, Canada, 14 country of UE