Ok, sorry people, I just couldn't take using the "Russian Ambassador Shot" thread for this anymore, especially since it is broadening. I kinda don't care if this also captures the Russia Russia Russia stuff, but I'd prefer the emphasis to be on Russia's actions - not necessarily US suspicions or reactions.
But, this is INGO. Topic-creep will happen.
Regarding Sergei Skripal, new leaks suggest the leading theory is that the daughter brought something with her in her luggage that contained either the agent itself, or a precursor.
Russia spy Sergei Skripal?s daughter Yulia had nerve agent ?planted? in suitcase
There's related reporting that Yulia may have been the actual target. That'd be a kick in the head. The story/rumor goes that she was the girlfriend of an intelligence officer and the lad's mom didn't like her son dating the daughter of a traitor. So, she pulled some strings and had took care of things.
That's too tabloidy for me, but its out there.
Also, there is reporting that a Russian banker in 1995 may have been the first actual victim of novichok. Generally, there is a sense that there could be any number of rogue entities/oligarchs that could have this technology.
No real update on Glushkov.
But, this is INGO. Topic-creep will happen.
Regarding Sergei Skripal, new leaks suggest the leading theory is that the daughter brought something with her in her luggage that contained either the agent itself, or a precursor.
Russia spy Sergei Skripal?s daughter Yulia had nerve agent ?planted? in suitcase
There's related reporting that Yulia may have been the actual target. That'd be a kick in the head. The story/rumor goes that she was the girlfriend of an intelligence officer and the lad's mom didn't like her son dating the daughter of a traitor. So, she pulled some strings and had took care of things.
That's too tabloidy for me, but its out there.
Also, there is reporting that a Russian banker in 1995 may have been the first actual victim of novichok. Generally, there is a sense that there could be any number of rogue entities/oligarchs that could have this technology.
No real update on Glushkov.