LONDON: Britain said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had "ultimate" duty for a nerve agent assault on a former Russian double agent in England, as it prepared to temporary the UN Security Council.
London has accused two members of Russian military intelligence of the usage of Novichok to check out to kill former Russian undercover agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia within the southwestern town of Salisbury.
Security Minister Ben Wallace said Putin bore final duty for the poisoning.
"Ultimately he does in so far as he is the president of the Russian Federation and it is his government that controls, funds and directs the military intelligence, the GRU, via his ministry of defence."
He informed BBC radio: "I don't believe anyone can ever say that Mr Putin is not in regulate of his state.... And the GRU is without doubt now not rogue.
"It is led, linked to each the senior members of the Russian common personnel and the defence minister, and thru that into the Kremlin and the president's place of job."
Britain has in the past pointed the finger at Moscow for the March four assault, sparking furious denials.
In the aftermath, Britain and its allies expelled dozens of Russian diplomats, prompting Russian to respond in sort.
The United States additionally imposed recent sanctions over the assault.
Britain will temporary the UN Security Council later Thursday on its latest findings, with the meeting due to open round 11:30 am (1530 GMT).
Moscow on Wednesday again denied involvement within the case, accusing Britain of "unfounded accusations".
"Instead of conducting an impartial, function and transparent investigation... London continues to interact in anti-Russian megaphone diplomacy, continuing its propaganda show," the overseas ministry said.
The US ambassador to London, Woody Johnson, and the Australian executive have introduced their fortify for Britain's stance towards Russia.
Wallace said his executive would seek to "maintain the force" on Russia "to mention that the behaviour we've got seen is totally unacceptable".
Options come with "extra sanctions -- we are patently taking it as of late to the UN to offer our case".
However, he famous that Russia would be there and would most likely use its veto on any remark that might stand up.
Amid studies that Britain used to be making plans a reaction in cyber-space, Wallace said the Russians had been the principle operators at the back of assaults on British networks.
"We retaliate in our approach... throughout the rule of law and in a complicated approach, that they know the cost of what they do," he said.
The Skripals survived the poisoning but remnants of Novichok found in a fake fragrance bottle had been picked up by way of a local guy weeks later.
Charlie Rowley gave it to his female friend, Dawn Sturgess, who later died.
British prosecutors said Wednesday they'd enough evidence to fee the two men known as Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov with conspiracy to homicide Skripal, attempted homicide and the usage of a banned chemical weapon.
They said they wouldn't officially call for their extradition, as Russia does now not extradite its voters, but have bought a European Arrest Warrant for the pair.
London has accused two members of Russian military intelligence of the usage of Novichok to check out to kill former Russian undercover agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia within the southwestern town of Salisbury.
Security Minister Ben Wallace said Putin bore final duty for the poisoning.
"Ultimately he does in so far as he is the president of the Russian Federation and it is his government that controls, funds and directs the military intelligence, the GRU, via his ministry of defence."
He informed BBC radio: "I don't believe anyone can ever say that Mr Putin is not in regulate of his state.... And the GRU is without doubt now not rogue.
"It is led, linked to each the senior members of the Russian common personnel and the defence minister, and thru that into the Kremlin and the president's place of job."
Britain has in the past pointed the finger at Moscow for the March four assault, sparking furious denials.
In the aftermath, Britain and its allies expelled dozens of Russian diplomats, prompting Russian to respond in sort.
The United States additionally imposed recent sanctions over the assault.
Britain will temporary the UN Security Council later Thursday on its latest findings, with the meeting due to open round 11:30 am (1530 GMT).
Moscow on Wednesday again denied involvement within the case, accusing Britain of "unfounded accusations".
"Instead of conducting an impartial, function and transparent investigation... London continues to interact in anti-Russian megaphone diplomacy, continuing its propaganda show," the overseas ministry said.
The US ambassador to London, Woody Johnson, and the Australian executive have introduced their fortify for Britain's stance towards Russia.
Wallace said his executive would seek to "maintain the force" on Russia "to mention that the behaviour we've got seen is totally unacceptable".
Options come with "extra sanctions -- we are patently taking it as of late to the UN to offer our case".
However, he famous that Russia would be there and would most likely use its veto on any remark that might stand up.
Amid studies that Britain used to be making plans a reaction in cyber-space, Wallace said the Russians had been the principle operators at the back of assaults on British networks.
"We retaliate in our approach... throughout the rule of law and in a complicated approach, that they know the cost of what they do," he said.
The Skripals survived the poisoning but remnants of Novichok found in a fake fragrance bottle had been picked up by way of a local guy weeks later.
Charlie Rowley gave it to his female friend, Dawn Sturgess, who later died.
British prosecutors said Wednesday they'd enough evidence to fee the two men known as Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov with conspiracy to homicide Skripal, attempted homicide and the usage of a banned chemical weapon.
They said they wouldn't officially call for their extradition, as Russia does now not extradite its voters, but have bought a European Arrest Warrant for the pair.
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