UK Spy Chief Accuses Russia of International Law Breaches
Former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a nerve agent in the UK, leading to accusations against Russia for flagrant breaches of international law. Despite the attack, both victims have survived, but tensions rise as MI5 Director-General and European countries blame Russia, connecting the incident to Cold War fears of espionage and division between Western nations and Russia.
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CURRENT EVENTS AND THE COLD WAR CARMEN VESTERGAARD
A UK Spy chief has accused Russia of flagrant breaches of international law
On march 4, a former Russian spy, Sergei Skripal and his daughter were found unconscious on a bench in the UK. The pair were poisoned with a nerve agent.
So far both of the victims have survived. Although Sergei is still in hospital, he is no longer in critical condition. His daughter was released from hospital last month.
MI5 Director-General Andrew Parker, spoke publicly about the attack saying it was a flagrant breach of international rules . Britain and other European countries blame Russia, although they ve denied all responsibility.
Why is this story important to the world today?
How does it connect to the cold war? Division of western Nations and Russia Very little knowledge about the other side Fear of espionage No direct fighting
