Russian Ambassador Declines Inquiry Participation

Andrei Kelin, Russia's ambassador to the UK, dismissed allegations of Russian involvement in the Salisbury poisonings, where Dawn Sturgess died from Novichok exposure, calling them 'nonsense' and questioning the necessity of an ongoing inquiry. He rejected calls for President Putin to testify, stating he doubts Putin would visit the UK for such a purpose. Kelin also criticized the UK for supplying weapons to Ukraine, claiming it is waging a proxy war against Russia. The UK government holds Russia responsible for the Novichok attack, which has led to international tensions and the issuance of arrest warrants for the suspects. Despite the evidence presented by multiple governments implicating Russia, Kelin maintained that too many governments are involved in the narrative against Russia. The Sturgess family continues to seek justice and accountability for her death in the ongoing inquiry.