Russian Consulate in Edinburgh hits out at '˜standoff' over poisoning

By The Newsroom
Published 20th Mar 2018, 20:06 BST
Updated 20th Mar 2018, 21:13 BST
The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Edinburgh, Picture: GoogleThe Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Edinburgh, Picture: Google
The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Edinburgh, Picture: Google

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RUSSIAN officials in Edinburgh have blasted the Scottish Government for supporting a 'hostile standoff' in the wake of the Salisbury spy poisoning.

A total of 23 Russian diplomats have been expelled from the Russian embassy in London, and their counterparts north of the Border have expressed frustration.

In a statement posted on Twitter, the Russian Consulate said: “The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Edinburgh is deeply saddened by this incident and wishes a rapid and complete recovery to all its victims, including Sergeant Nick Bailey.

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