Russia urges UK to deny Litvinenko allegations

The Russian government last night warned Britain that it must deny allegations by its security officials that the Kremlin was involved in the murder of Alexander Litvinenko and threatened to further downgrade the bilateral relationship if this did not happen. In the latest indication of fraught relations between Moscow and London, the Russian ambassador to the UK told the Financial Times the allegation was so serious that Downing Street should clarify whether this was indeed what British security officers had been saying. You have viewed your allowance of free articles. If you wish to view more, click the... [read full story]