Former Russian Spy No Longer in Critical Condition After Poisoning

U.K. calls it ‘attempted murder using an illegal chemical weapon that we know Russia possesses’

The deepening rift between Moscow and the West is raising tensions to levels not seen since the Cold War. Following a coordinated response by Western allies, scores of Russian diplomats and intelligence officers have been expelled. WSJ's Niki Blasina explains the escalating situation.

Jenny Gross

The Wall Street Journal

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Updated April 6, 2018 12:52 p.m. ET

LONDON—Former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal is no longer in critical condition after being poisoned by a nerve agent last month, offering investigators an opportunity to shed light on crucial details about the attack.

Christine Blanshard, medical director at Salisbury District Hospital, said the 66-year-old was responding well to treatment and improving rapidly. His daughter, Yulia, is also getting stronger by the day and looks forward to being well enough to leave the hospital, Ms. Blanshard said.

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