Soviet-era scientist says he helped create poison in UK spy attack row

Asked if he was one of Novichok's creators, the scientist told RIA: "Yes. It was the basis for my doctoral dissertation."

A police notice is attached to screening surrounding a restaurant which was visited by former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia before they were found on a park bench after being poisoned in Salisbury, Britain, March 19, 2018

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MARCH 20, 2018 13:54

Updated: MARCH 20, 2018 13:59

Soviet-era scientist says he helped create poison in UK spy attack row

Asked if he was one of Novichok's creators, the scientist told RIA: "Yes. It was the basis for my doctoral dissertation."

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Soviet-era scientist says he helped create poison in UK spy attack row

Asked if he was one of Novichok's creators, the scientist told RIA: "Yes. It was the basis for my doctoral dissertation."

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