Britain Sanctions GRU Over Novichok Attack

Britain imposes new sanctions on Russias GRU agency, following the 2018 Novichok poisoning inquiry that implicated the agency. The inquiry also found Russian President Vladimir Putin likely ordered the attack. Three additional GRU officers are sanctioned for orchestrating hostile activities across Europe, including planning a terror attack on Ukrainian supermarkets. Britain, a strong supporter of Ukraine, has implemented various sanctions against Russia since the war began in 2022. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.