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Russia says it will respond to diplomatic expulsions at right time
It's been more than three weeks since ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a nerve agent in the English city of Salisbury. In response, more than 100 Russian diplomats were expelled from dozens of states around the world.
Russia says it will respond to diplomatic expulsions at right time
A police officer stands behind cordon tape in an alleyway which has been blocked off near the home of former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal in Salisbury, Britain, March 28, 2018. / Reuters
By Ioanna Sakoufaki

Russia has vowed to retaliate against countries that have expelled its diplomats over the poisoning of a former Russian double agent in the UK. 

More than two dozen nations – and NATO – have ordered the expulsions. 

Now, Russian officials are warning against a return to a 'Cold War' situation. 

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TRT World'sDana Lewis reports from London.

SOURCE:TRT World
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