Russia refuses to say what is behind WMD attacks in Britain

Caleb Howe:
Midnight came and went and Russia failed to provide the answers that U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May demanded in the very serious imbroglio over the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy living in Britain under British protection.

President Trump, despite reports or expectations to the contrary, offered his full support and the support of the United States in Britain’s stand against Russian interference. On Wednesday, May will outline new measures against Russia following their complete disregard of that midnight deadline, and has an international coalition to back her up, – one that includes the United States.
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The Express lists some of the options on the table:

Britain’s options are being weighed up by Government with a cyber counter-strike said to be among the possible measures being considered, along with economic, financial and diplomatic action.

A mass expulsion of Russian officials and diplomatic staff is widely expected among security experts and MPs.

Other options include a resolution at the United Nations Security Council and an immediate call for the nerve agent used in the attack to be classified as a Category 1 chemical weapon.

Mrs May is expected to try to bring together a coalition of international support – from the European Union, Nato and United Nations – to rein in Russia over time.

Russia remained intractable leading up to the deadline.
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The UN move is probably a waste of time since Russia will veto any resolution offered that condemns its actions.  The evidence against Russia includes the fact that it used a nerve agent that was invented in Russia.  With such a limited supply it appears that those who approved the plan really screwed up.

Trump's support of Britains response is another blow to the Democrats bogus claims of Trump being controlled by Russia.  Should the US kick out the Russian ambassador?  Some think they should.

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