Poland to decide how to respond to spy attack
PR dla Zagranicy
Grzegorz Siwicki
26.03.2018 08:30
A number of EU countries including Poland are on Monday likely to decide how to respond to a suspected nerve agent attack by Russia on an ex-spy in Britain, according to Polish Radio.
Army officers pictured last week removing the bench where Sergei Skripal and his daughter were found in Salisbury, Britain. Photo: EPA/WILL OLIVER
British media have reported that 20 EU countries and the United States are to expel Russian diplomats.
Poland is among countries expected to announce its response on Monday, but has not indicated what its reaction will be, Polish Radio reported.
British Prime Minister Theresa May has said it is “highly likely” that Russia was behind the attack on former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury, southern England, on March 4.
Both are reportedly fighting for their life in hospital.
In response to the incident, London has expelled 23 Russian diplomats believed to be intelligence agents.
Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz said earlier this month Warsaw was “certain” that Moscow was involved in the suspected nerve agent attack.
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Bartosz Cichocki has said that Warsaw is considering “steps at the national level and in coalitions of countries” against Moscow over the UK incident.
Moscow has denied allegations of Russian involvement.
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Source: Polish Radio