How will a divided West tackle a resurgent Russia?
Britain takes case against Moscow to UN over poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter.
The rhetoric of the Cold War appears to be back – with strong words at the UN Security Council and the expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats from Britain.
The US, France and Germany along with the UK have issued a joint statement blaming Moscow for the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK.
The apparent unity in the West though comes at a time of friction over Brexit and an unpredictable White House.
Russia says the accusations are “insane” – and that Britain is refusing to cooperate with Moscow in the investigation of the incident.
Is there a rush to judgement by Western powers on Russia?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Guests:
Vyacheslav Matuzov – a former Russian diplomat
Matthew Goodwin – senior visiting fellow in the Europe Programme at Chatham House
Fabrice Pothier – former director of Policy Planning for NATO