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Putin Found Responsible for Skripal Assassination Attempt

12/4/2025

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The inquiry concluded Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, authorized the assassination attempt on Sergei Skripal and is morally responsible for Dawn Sturgess's death.
Led by Lord Hughes, the inquiry found GRU agents acted on orders and the operation was reckless.
The UK sanctioned the GRU and summoned the Russian Ambassador.
Russia denies involvement, but the inquiry deemed the evidence of a state-sponsored attack overwhelming and noted management failures.

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The inquiry concluded Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, authorized the assassination attempt on Sergei Skripal and is morally responsible for Dawn Sturgess's death.
Led by Lord Hughes, the inquiry found GRU agents acted on orders and the operation was reckless.
The UK sanctioned the GRU and summoned the Russian Ambassador.
Russia denies involvement, but the inquiry deemed the evidence of a state-sponsored attack overwhelming and noted management failures.