Russia will factor in 'usual' responses to UK spy case

The UK government is weighing up when to attribute blame for a nerve-agent attack and what form punishment should take

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  • Signs point to Moscow
  • Ordered from the top?
  • Untangling the motives
  • Disruptive action
  • London faces difficult choices
  • Standard measures
  • Asymmetric action
  • UK allies

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